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The meaning of the epithet "Lyceus" later became associated with Apollo's mother Leto, who was the patron goddess of Lycia (Λυκία) and who was identified with the wolf (λύκος). [ 31 ] Phanaeus ( / f ə ˈ n iː ə s / fə- NEE -əs ; Φαναῖος , Phanaios ), literally "giving or bringing light"
Circle with a dot as a solar symbol from Apollo's round shield with a boss: Moon ☽ U+263D A crescent moon ☾ U+263E Mercury ☿ U+263F Mercury's caduceus; cross added in 16th century CE. [citation needed] Venus: ♀: U+2640 Perhaps a copper hand mirror with handle or necklace with pendant; cross added in 16th c. (see Venus symbol) Mars: ♂ ...
A serpent or dragon consuming its own tail, it is a symbol of infinity, unity, and the cycle of death and rebirth. Pentacle: Mesopotamia: An ancient symbol of a unicursal five-pointed star circumscribed by a circle with many meanings, including but not limited to, the five wounds of Christ and the five elements (earth, fire, water, air, and soul).
Television series about the Apollo program (1960–1972). Pages in category "Television series about the Apollo program" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
He begged Apollo to let him grieve for the deer forever, and Apollo granted his wish by turning him into a cypress tree, which to this day remains a symbol of sadness and mourning. Roman tradition replaced Apollo with a local Roman woodland god, Silvanus, keeping the other details the same. Daphne ("laurel") Laurel: Peneus/Ladon or Gaia or Zeus
When a 9-year-old Leslie Uggams made her debut at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater in 1952, she instantly won over the notoriously tough crowd as the “extra added attraction” on a bill with ...
21 Popular Christmas Symbols and Their Meanings Burcu Avsar ’Tis the season for non-stop action. As soon as the Thanksgiving plates are cleared, it’s time to get down to the business of amping ...
The second is a link to the article that details that symbol, using its Unicode standard name or common alias. (Holding the mouse pointer on the hyperlink will pop up a summary of the symbol's function.); The third gives symbols listed elsewhere in the table that are similar to it in meaning or appearance, or that may be confused with it;