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Swastika
Originally a symbol of good fortune in various religions and cultures, but appropriated by the Nazis and now associated with hate and anti-Semitism.
Dove
Represents peace and purity in various cultures, stemming from its biblical association with the story of Noah's ark.
Red Rose
Universally known to symbolize love and romance, often used for Valentine's Day.
Yin and Yang
A Chinese symbol representing the balance of opposite forces and the interconnectedness of all things in the universe.
Bald Eagle
A symbol of strength, freedom, and patriotism, specifically in the United States.
Sankofa
An Adinkra symbol from the Akan people of Ghana that encourages reaching back to knowledge gained in the past and bringing it into the present.
Caduceus
Often confused with the Rod of Asclepius, the caduceus is a symbol used in the medical field, featuring two snakes winding around a winged staff.
Ouroboros
An ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail, symbolizing cyclicality, the eternal return, and self-reflexivity.
Hijab
A head covering worn by some Muslim women, symbolizing modesty, privacy, and morality.
Hammer and Sickle
A communist symbol representing the unity of agricultural and industrial workers.
Peace Sign
Symbol originally designed for the British nuclear disarmament movement, it has become an international sign for peace.
Totem Pole
Native to the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, these decorative poles represent familial or clan emblems and recount stories.
The Cross (Christianity)
A principal symbol of the Christian religion, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death.
Mjolnir (Thor's Hammer)
A symbol of protection and strength in Norse mythology, associated with the Norse god Thor.
Lotus Flower
In various Eastern religions, it symbolizes purity and enlightenment, emerging from murky waters unspoiled.
Shamrock
A three-leaved plant used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity to the pre-Christian Irish and now a symbol of Ireland itself.
The Scales of Justice
Widely recognized symbol for the law profession and the legal system, representing fairness and equanimity in the administration of justice.
Mandala
A spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe; the design is complex and concentric, often used in meditation.
Ankh
An ancient Egyptian hieroglyph representing life, it's a cross with a loop at the top and is widely used to denote life, immortality, and the universe.
Dreamcatcher
A handmade object based on a Native American tradition, meant to filter out bad dreams when hung above the bed while sleeping.
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