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'''Symbols''' are objects, characters, or other concrete representations of ideas, concepts, or other abstractions.  For example, in the United States and Canada, a red [[octagon]] is a symbol for the traffic sign meaning "STOP".  In more psychological and philosophical terms, every perception is symbolic, and humans often react to symbolism on a subconscious level.   

'''Symbols''' are objects, characters, or other concrete representations of ideas, concepts, or other abstractions.  For example, in the United States and Canada, a red [[octagon]] is a symbol for the traffic sign meaning "STOP".  In more psychological and philosophical terms, every perception is symbolic, and humans often react to symbolism on a subconscious level.   

Common examples of symbols are the symbols used on maps to denote places of interest, such as crossed sabers to indicate a battlefield, and the [[numeral]]s used to represent [[number]]s.  Common psychological symbols are the use of a gun to represent a [[penis]] or a tunnel to represent a [[vagina]]. David G. Myers, ''Psychology'', Worth Publishers; 7th edition ISBN 0716752514 ISBN 978-0716752516, p. 282   

Common examples of symbols are the symbols used on maps to denote places of interest, such as crossed sabers to indicate a battlefield, and the [[numeral]]s used to represent [[number]]s.  Common psychological symbols are the use of a gun to represent a penis or a tunnel to represent a vagina. David G. Myers, ''Psychology'', Worth Publishers; 7th edition ISBN 0716752514 ISBN 978-0716752516, p. 282   

==The symbolate==

==The symbolate==

For example, a scepter[http://www.british-towns.net/britain/monarchy/orb_and_sceptre.htm], or sceptre, is a symbol of royal power. A scepter is an object which can be picked up and wielded, although it fulfills its symbolic purpose only if wielded by a [[monarch]].

For example, a scepter[https://www.british-towns.net/britain/monarchy/orb_and_sceptre.htm], or sceptre, is a symbol of royal power. A scepter is an object which can be picked up and wielded, although it fulfills its symbolic purpose only if wielded by a [[monarch]].

Objects have chemical and physical properties and behave in certain ways. In practice, a scepter is essentially a rod, with ornamentation; but essentially anything accepted as a scepter is a scepter.

Objects have chemical and physical properties and behave in certain ways. In practice, a scepter is essentially a rod, with ornamentation; but essentially anything accepted as a scepter is a scepter.