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Mysteries of Ancient Symbols study set below.
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1
In ancient Egyptian mythology, the Ankh symbol represents what essential element for life?
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A
Power
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B
Wisdom
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C
The breath of life
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D
Protection
2
The Ouroboros, a serpent or dragon eating its own tail, is a recurring symbol in ancient cultures and alchemy. What does it commonly symbolize?
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A
Chaos
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B
Eternal recurrence and the cyclical nature of life
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C
Victory over enemies
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D
Sudden change
3
What is the primary meaning associated with the pentagram, a five-pointed star, in many Western esoteric traditions?
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A
Illness and misfortune
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B
The five elements (spirit, earth, air, fire, water) in balance
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C
War and conflict
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D
Deception
4
The symbol of the Caduceus, often mistaken for medicine, originally represented what Greek god and his dominion?
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A
Ares, god of war
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B
Apollo, god of music and prophecy
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C
Hermes, messenger of the gods and patron of commerce
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D
Dionysus, god of wine
5
In Zoroastrianism, a prominent ancient Persian religion, what does the Faravahar symbol, often depicted as a winged disk with a figure, represent?
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A
The destruction of evil
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B
A guardian spirit or divine message
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C
The moon's cycle
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D
The path to immortality
6
The Om (or Aum) symbol is sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. What does it fundamentally represent?
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A
A warning sign
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B
The ultimate reality, consciousness, or the sound of the universe
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C
A protective charm
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D
A mathematical constant
7
The Eye of Horus, a powerful ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol, was believed to offer what to the wearer?
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A
Eternal youth
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B
Protection, royal power, and good health
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C
Immense wealth
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D
Superhuman strength
8
In Norse mythology and runes, the Valknut is a symbol associated with Odin. What is one of its commonly accepted interpretations?
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A
Fertility and abundance
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B
The afterlife or the passage of souls
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C
The changing seasons
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D
A map of the stars
9
The Yin and Yang symbol, originating from Taoism, depicts the interconnectedness and interdependence of what opposing forces?
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A
Good and evil
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B
Light and darkness, and other seemingly opposite but complementary principles
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C
Order and chaos
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D
Creation and destruction
10
The symbol of the Lotus flower is highly significant in many Eastern religions and philosophies. What does it typically symbolize?
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A
Deceit and illusion
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B
Spiritual enlightenment, purity, and rebirth
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C
Loneliness and isolation
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D
Fear and anxiety
11
In alchemy, the symbol of the triangle pointing upwards is commonly associated with which element?
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A
Water
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B
Earth
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C
Fire
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D
Air
12
What is the name of the ancient Greek symbol representing the four cardinal directions and often used in esoteric traditions to denote the four corners of the earth or the four elements?
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A
The Labyrinth
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B
The Swastika
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C
The Maltese Cross
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D
The Star of David
