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Heraldic Symbols Since I can't exactly post my stories online, I figured I'd share with you all one of my other interests--the art of heraldry. This is still a work in progress and because of memory issues I probably won't be able to put a whole lot on here, but you'll get a basic idea. |
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Crown, Annulet, and Lozenge Crown--Regal or senior authority; heavenly reward Finger ring or Annulet--Fidelity. Sign of the fifth son Lozenge--Honesty, constancy, noble birth |
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Anchor, Axe, and Ship Anchor--Hope Axe--Military duty Ship, Lymphad, Boat, Galley--Hope, a seafaring tradition |
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Tower, Cross, and Bell Tower--Grandeur, society, wealth Cross--Of Christian significance. May also refer to families who fought in the Crusades. Bell--The power to disperse evil |
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Passion Nails, Book, and Torch Passion Nails--Poignant suffering Book--if open, manifestation; if closed, counsel Torch--Zealousness; a signal service |
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Hunting Horn, Crescent, and Sun Hunting horn--A person of high or noble pursuits Crescent--Hope of glory; one who has been enlightened. Sign for the second son. Sun--Glory, splendor, authority |
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Mullet, Cushion, and Estoile Mullet (five-pointed star)--Divine quality bestowed by God. Sign for the third son. Cushion--A mark of authority Estoile (a star with wavy points)--God's goodness and superiority |