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  2. List of lucky symbols - Wikipedia

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    The swastika or crux gammata (in heraldry fylfot), historically used as a symbol in Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, and widely popular in the early 20th century as a symbol of good luck or prosperity before adopted as a symbol of Nazism in the 1920s and 30s. Tortoiseshell cat: Many cultures Rooted in Folklore: White Elephant: Thai [36] White ...

  3. List of symbols - Wikipedia

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    Hazard symbols; List of mathematical constants (typically letters and compound symbols) Glossary of mathematical symbols; List of physical constants (typically letters and compound symbols) List of common physics notations (typically letters used as variable names in equations) Rod of Asclepius / Caduceus as a symbol of medicine

  4. Western use of the swastika in the early 20th century

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    The aviator Matilde Moisant wearing a swastika square medallion in 1912. The symbol was popular as a good luck charm with early aviators. The discovery of the Indo-European language group in the 1790s led to a great effort by European archaeologists to link the pre-history of European people to the hypothesised ancient "Aryans" (variously referring to the Indo-Iranians or the Proto-Indo ...

  5. Courage - Wikipedia

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    "A realistic confidence in the worth of a cause that motivates positive action." "Knowing our own skills and abilities. A second meaning of appropriate confidence then is a form of self-knowledge." [7] Without an appropriate balance between fear and confidence when facing a threat, one cannot have the courage to overcome it.

  6. List of plants with symbolism - Wikipedia

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    In addition, these meanings are alluded to in older pictures, songs and writings. New symbols have also arisen: one of the most known in the United Kingdom is the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance of the fallen in war.

  7. List of occult symbols - Wikipedia

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    The alchemical symbol for the sun and various sun gods. Also the alchemical symbol for gold which is the metal represented by the Sun which is the astral counterpart. Cross of Saint Peter (Petrine Cross) Peter requested to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ. Used as a symbol of Saint Peter. A very ...

  8. Twelve Ornaments - Wikipedia

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    The Twelve Ornaments (Chinese: 十二章; pinyin: Shí'èr zhāng) are a group of ancient Chinese symbols and designs that are considered highly auspicious. They were employed in the decoration of textile fabrics in ancient China, which signified authority and power, and were embroidered on vestments of state.

  9. Godai (Japanese philosophy) - Wikipedia

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    In the mind, it is confidence when under the influence of this chi mode or "mood", we are aware of our own physicality and sureness of action. This is a separate concept from the energy-force , pronounced in Chinese as qì (also written ch'i ) and in Japanese as ki , and written alternatively as 気, 氣, or 气.