Symbols & Myths

What does the caduceus (staff with two snakes) falsely symbolize in modern medicine?

Balance between body and soul Divine intervention The Hippocratic Oath Commerce and negotiation, not healing None

The symbol of the spiral is most often interpreted as?

A warning against hubris A symbol of infinite punishment A mark of divine wrath A path of personal growth and evolution None

Which mythical symbol is often associated with hidden knowledge or esoteric wisdom?

The lion The falcon The serpent The oak tree None

What does the Tree of Life symbolize across many mythologies?

Earthly immortality The dominance of man over nature Connection between the underworld, earth, and the heavens Reincarnation cycles only None

Which civilization first used the Ankh as a symbol of life?

Mayans Sumerians Greeks Ancient Egyptians None

What does the triquetra symbol often represent in Celtic culture?

The interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit The goddess of harvest The warrior's oath The path of the sun None

What does the Eye of Horus symbolize in ancient Egyptian mythology?

Judgment and punishment Death and resurrection Protection, healing, and restoration All-seeing omniscience None

What is the symbolic meaning of the Labyrinth in mythological context?

A journey into the self or the unknown The path to heaven A trap of the gods A passage between worlds None

In alchemical tradition, what does the symbol of the Phoenix represent?

Immortality without change The purity of water The soul escaping the body Transformation through destruction and rebirth None

What does the Ouroboros traditionally symbolize?

Chaos and destruction Divine punishment Eternal cyclic renewal or the cycle of life and death The four elements None

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