Ancient pagan and modern Christian symbolism (1922)
Inman, Thomas, 1820-1876, Newton, John, M.M.C.B.E · New York, Peter Eckler publishing company · leaf 196
Chinaand Thibet, the universe was thus repre-sented. Notice the upward gradation. Earth+ water = this globe. The creator-god,whose emblem, flame, mounts upwards, isthe author and representative of all life uponit; he is the connecting link, united by thecrescent moon with heaven. The arrow-… … * In Astrology, the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus was considered the mostfortunate of all; such as kings and princes should be born under. 134 of the male and female principles in nature. It decoratesthe roofs of the Buddhist monasteries in Thibet, and likethe sacred lotus flower and the linga,…
Symbolism · Christian art and symbolism
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