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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. |
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− | 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]]. <ref> David G. Myers, ''Psychology'', Worth Publishers; 7th edition (June 6, 2004) ISBN 0716752514 ISBN-13 978-0716752516, p. 282 </ref> See: [[phallic symbol]] and [[yonic symbol]]. | + | 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 |
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− | All language is made up of symbols. The word "cat", whether spoken or written, is not a cat, but is a symbol for a cat.
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| + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Symbols''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Symbols this link].</center> |
| ==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]]. |
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| 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. |
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| ==Etymology== | | ==Etymology== |
− | The word "symbol" came to the [[English language]] by way of [[Middle English]], from [[Old French]], from [[Latin]], from the [[Greek language|Greek]] σύμβολον (''sýmbolon'') from the root words συν- (''syn-'') meaning "together" and βολή (''bolē'') "a throw", having the approximate meaning of "to throw together", literally a "co-incidence" (''[[:de:Zufall|zu-fall]]''), also "sign, ticket, or contract". The earliest attestation of the term is in the [[Homeric Hymns|Homeric Hymn]] to [[Hermes]] where Hermes on seeing the [[tortoise]] exclaims ''συμβολον ηδη μοι'' "''symbolon'' [symbol/sign/portent/encounter/chance find?] of joy to me!" before turning it into a [[lyre]]. | + | The word "symbol" came to the [[English]] [[language]] by way of [[Middle English]], from [[Old French]], from [[Latin]], from the [[Greek language|Greek]] σύμβολον (''sýmbolon'') from the root words συν- (''syn-'') meaning "together" and βολή (''bolē'') "a throw", having the approximate meaning of "to throw together", literally a "co-incidence" (''[[:de:Zufall|zu-fall]]''), also "sign, ticket, or contract". The earliest attestation of the term is in the [[Homeric Hymns|Homeric Hymn]] to [[Hermes]] where Hermes on seeing the [[tortoise]] exclaims ''συμβολον ηδη μοι'' "''symbolon'' [symbol/sign/portent/encounter/chance find?] of joy to me!" before turning it into a [[lyre]]. |
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