Symbols played a very important role in the lives of ancient people. Ancient symbols reflected peoples’ most sacred beliefs, their relation to the Universe, worshipped gods, connection to family, animals and nature.
In this section we examine a number of ancient symbols that were highly significant in ancient times and as we are about to find out, some of these symbols and signs are still used today.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The fleur-de-lis (French: “lily flower”) is an ancient symbol long associated with French royalty. Depicting a stylized lily or lotus flower, we encounter the emblem in many places across the world. What makes the Fleur-de-lis
Miroslav Provod – AncientPages.com – Anyone who is even marginally acquainted with the pictorial history of ancient Egypt has seen the frequently displayed figure on papyrus of Pharaoh, who holds in his hands “something” of metal that resembles a Christian
Matthew LaCroix – AncientPages.com – We continue where we finished in part 2 of this series. The conquering of the Americas was part of a much larger plan to promote Christianity as the dominant religion of the world, while at
Matthew LaCroix – AncientPages.com – We continue where we finished in part 1 of this series. Evidence shows that the Flag of Mexico actually represents the historical account of how the Maya and Aztec civilizations eventually became corrupted and destroyed
Matthew LaCroix – AncientPages.com – The purpose of this article is to reveal the truth behind how ancient civilizations viewed the symbols of the eagle and serpent, the role they each played in history, as well as to expose the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – There are basically three ways to write about Freemasons. One is to turn the secrets and mysteries of the Freemasons into one big conspiracy. Another way is to glorify the secret society and its achievements, and
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Is it a pure coincidence that several ancient buildings in Europe form an important sacred symbol when viewed from the air? Could “someone”, a long time ago, have raised these buildings according to a specific
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Symbols have always played an important role in human history, but when and where did the first symbols appear? How do we know if ancient etchings were symbolic in nature? These are questions scientists are
Thalia Lightbringer – AncientPages.com – Many people recognize the Seal of Solomon or Star of David, and may have some vague idea of what it might mean. Some may think of it alternatively as like a pentagram and associate it with
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Eye of Providence, also known as the All-Seeing Eye, is a powerful symbol that has been used for hundreds of years, if not longer. Some scholars trace its history to ancient Egypt and the
AncientPages.com – A study based on analysis of ancient texts, art, artifacts, and archaeobotanical remains reveals that citrus was not “just” a fruit to ancient Romans. It was a symbol of status and luxury for the ancient Roman ruling elite. Archaeobotanist
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – It’s a common ancient superstition that a horse symbolizes good luck. The lucky emblem’s status has survived over the centuries, and many ancient societies considered a horseshoe sacred. There are still debates about how a
