Symbols & Myths

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

Ancient Egyptians Sumerians Mayans Greeks None

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

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

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

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

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

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

The symbol of the spiral is most often interpreted as?

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

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

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

What does the triquetra symbol often represent in Celtic culture?

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

What does the Tree of Life symbolize across many mythologies?

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

What does the Ouroboros traditionally symbolize?

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

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

The falcon The lion The serpent The oak tree None

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