Ouroboros - what is it?

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Every man at least once in my life seen a picture of a snake devouring itself. In the head like: "The Human imagination knows no boundaries,", and strange image Later time forgotten. And only a few knowledgeable knew not imagination and not a figment of the imagination, and the Ouroboros, a mythical creature from ancient legends, which is found in almost all cultures of the world. Still Scientists around the world there is debate about where the first time we got to this unusual character.

What is this?

Ouroboros, or Ouroboros, is depicted as a snake (sometimes – dragon) biting its own tail. Often found in the form of a ring, but in the early ages across the image in a Eight – the symbol of infinity. It is considered that this is a mythological serpent, obvivshem his body and absorbing the Earth itself. It pronounced that, in fact, is the name of the serpent, with the accent on the last syllable.the Ouroboros is a

The word has Greek roots: “Oura” means tail, and "boron" - is a food or food - that is literally Ouroboros – this is the “eating the tail”. Some ancient authors found in the Latin version of this name: Euroworks and related to him the alpha and omega as symbols of the beginning and end.

Symbol of the snake swallowing its own tail, what does it mean?

Ouroboros is a first in the history of the world the symbol of infinity of all things and the cyclical nature of time: creation out of destruction, rebirth after death, the day after a night. In most myths the image of a snake wrapped around the Earth - is an indicator of truth and of knowledge in one being: to to understand, it is necessary to destroy themselves.Ouroboros value

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In many religions beliefs and scientific societies, the symbol Ouroboros – this kind of proof of belonging to something secret, mysterious and very important, some vital wisdom, without which to understand the true essence of being is impossible.

Ouroboros in different traditions

In Hinduism and Buddhism it is a symbol of Wheels Samsara - the constant cycle of rebirths (reincarnations). in the spiritual practices of the religion Ouroboros symbolized the power of the Kundalini which is also depicted as a snake curled up in a ball of two and a half turns.

In alchemy, the philosophical science of immortality, the way Biting own tail of the snake designated Else unformed matter, the hidden force of nature, ready for action. Often this symbol depicted the philosopher's stone - the main attribute and the goal of alchemy.

The Greeks, the Semites and Sumerians of Ouroboros had almost the same meaning: “All is one”. this symbol they portrayed the great Ocean, serpentine ring of your body absorbing all the water in the world.

The Gnostics, who tried to combine Christianity and knowledge of the Universe Eastern Enlightened, thought this image is a symbol of self-maintenance of life and cycles, depending on the day from the night, good from evil. They believed that opposites - are two sides of the same coin, two ends of the same snake that take place from one another.

The First mention of Egypt

The Serpent Ouroboros symbolized to the Egyptians the world order, the cyclical nature of reality, the infinity of time in eternity. The Universe is a circle that closes on itself. For the first time on the Egyptian lands, and the image was found in 1600 BC the Wayused in religious ceremonies as a symbol of eternal (hereafter) life..Ouroboros serpentIt was thought that this dragon was guarding the entrance to the underworld, watching the transition from one state to another: from life to death and back. Similar beliefs were tracked among the Slavs, who believed the symbol Ouroboros powerful protective amulet against the evil inclination.

Ouroboros on Chinese manners

Most historians attribute the first mention of the mythical serpent of the Egyptians, but some researchers of antiquity assert, that in the third century BC, China has used the symbol of the serpent (snake) biting its own tail, Just name of this creature sounded in the Chinese language otherwise, - Julun, so went the inconsistencies. Was found the statuette of a coiled dragon with tail in mouth, dated to 4700 BC was attributed to the culture of Hongshan, and the name of the creature on Chinese sounded like Xian-Wei Shi, which meant "Snake running a close head-to-tail".

The Monad, symbolizing Yin and Yan in Chinese philosophy, is directly connected with this image: space egg surrounding the body of the serpent, considered a symbol of the Tao-the way of man.Ouroboros photo

Later, Julun was transformed into All famous Chinese dragon-a symbol of good luck and prosperity, and the main the initial value of Erased, remaining only in the circles that adhere to ancient rituals and traditions.

Ouroboros in Norse myths

In the myths of Germany and Scandinavia the serpent Called Midgardsormr or Araganda and takes a female form: this is a female dragon, the daughter of Loki and of women, that great warrior was thrown into the oceans, seeing in the face of universal danger. Midgardsorm grew to giant size, swimming in the ocean, and was able with his huge body to encircle the entire earth that she was able to grab jaws over his tail.Ouroboros which meansIt is destined to remain in that position until the Last battle of the gods – Ragnarok. Then it Converge in a decisive battle with the great Thor. Going beyond the world ocean, the Midgardsorm will bring down its water to the earth and will poison your poison all living things. The mighty Thor, of course, cut off her head, but he Fall in this battle, poisoned by a snake, trapped in his body.

Where someone has used this mark?

Ouroboros as the symbol was used by many companies and some individuals:

  • Masons. It is believed that the serpent that eats itself – it is also one of the many insignia “free masons”. They say that this symbol they Underline the eternal existence of his organization.
  • Ancient Roman society used the Ouroboros as a symbol of eternity, he was often depicted with the God Saturn or the two-faced Janus (which also symbolized the duality of the world).
  • In Greece often used this way in the iconography, conveying the So cycle of death and rebirth.
  • Maps Theologou uses the figure of a snake biting its own as a sign of dualism, the battle of opposites. The same designation is used in psychology.
  • The Modern symbol of infinity, represented by Eight horizontal - this is the same serpentтолько свернувшийся иначе.
  • У теософического общества Елены Блаватской имеется герб – это Уроборос с короной на голове.

Значение в современном обществе

До сих пор ученые и философы пытаются постигнуть секрет Уробороса: ведутся исследования, проходят диспуты и симпозиумы. Это говорит о том, что мистический символ продолжает притягивать к себе, оставаясь актуальным, как и в древние времена.символ уроборосаЛюди, носящие символ змеи, кусающей себя за хвост, свято верят в то, что плохие поступки, направленные против них, вернутся бумерангом обидчику, а зло, направленное на них, в двойном размере постигнет недоброжелателей. Они знают, что любые действия, плохие или хорошие, обязательно вернутся к ним, поэтому следят за своими поступками, осознавая происходящее.

Амулеты, кольца и браслеты и даже картинки, или, как говорят многие, фото Уробороса, согласно поверьям, защищают от сглаза, порчи и нечистой силы, отражая, как зеркало, все беды. Некоторые увлеченные этим образом идут дальше и делают татуировки на теле.

Популярность символа в тату-салонах

Сегодня очень популярна татуировка. Уробороса многие молодые люди хотят «увековечить» на своем теле. В этом просматривается желание дать знать о своем взгляде на этот мир, на мироздание в целом, ведь каждая татуировка – это не просто красивая картинка, а отображение внутреннего состояния души, мыслей и направления в жизни. На вопрос «какое значение Уроборос имеет в их представлении» большинство людей отвечают очень похоже: это символ духовного и физического возрождения, как птица Феникс. А еще многие верят в волшебную защиту этого знака от сглаза и недобрых людей, поэтому и набивают маленькое изображение змеи в незаметном месте.татуировка уробороса

Хотя встречаются менее просвещенные люди с такой татуировкой, считающие, что змей, кусающий себя за хвост – это признак сексуальности, власти и силы. Но тут уж каждому – свои фантазии, поэтому нет смысла объяснять или пытаться переубедить.

Стоит заметить, что прежде чем делать татуировку, следует десять раз подумать: стоит ли наносить такой рисунок, ведь каждое изображение несет в себе энергетическую силу, а значит, будет управлять сознанием и человеком. Стоит ли так рисковать, ведь наперед никто не знает, как поведет себя Уроборос с вами и вашими действиями: а вдруг они обернутся против вас самих непредвиденными результатами?

Необычные факты о древнем знаке

  1. История утверждает, что химику XVII века Фридриху Кекуле выведенная им впоследствии формула бензола привиделась во сне в виде символа Уробороса. Он долго пытался постичь, как выстраиваются атомы в этой молекуле, и только проснувшись, воспроизвел увиденный символ и сделал открытие.
  2. В христианстве символ пожирающей себя змеи считают знаком антихриста, или дьявола.
  3. В культовом сериале «Секретные материалы» Дана Скалли делает себе татуировку с изображением Уробороса. По ее объяснениям, это был символ ее жизни: поражение вслед за победой, и наоборот.
  4. Некоторые заядлые пользователи компьютера считают знак «&» тоже символом кусающей себя змеи, только в утрированном варианте. Многие утверждают, что он крайне похож наthe Kabbalistic symbol of the key of Solomon.
  5. This time this symbol is considered as main in the Unitarian of the Church, which is located in Transylvania.
  6. The logos of some firms can be traced the same character: “the Bank Ring Urals”, the mobile provider is Vodafone and others.

Does the mythical Ouroboros magical powers or not, to believe or to dismiss skeptical – an individual matter, but why this symbol for many centuries Remains in the same popular and relevant? The test of time - is not the best available, or it's the person's belief in a higher power? Let's leave this philosophical question for the great minds of mankind.


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