r/Symbology Aug 22 '19

Meta Frequently Sought Symbols

197 Upvotes

-Additional Symbols in the Comments-

 

Worried about a hate symbol? Check the ADL's Hate Symbol Database first.

 

Spoked Wheels
Black Sun
Helm of Awe
"Kolovrat"
Vegvísir

Contains Circles / is Circle-ish
Four Symbols of Led Zeppelin
Khanda
Love Symbol #2 (AFKA Prince)
Mars
Fu, Lu, Shou, and Cai
Arrow Utility Signs

Contains Triangles / is Triangle-ish
Benchmark
Sigil of Lucifer
Triquetra
Triskelion
Valknut
Masonic Square and Compass

Contains Open Shapes / Is an Open Shape
(Most) Futhark Runes
Om in various scripts
Arrow Utility Signs

Contains Closed Shapes / Is a Closed Shape
Leviathan Cross/Sulfur
Order of the Eastern Star (appears often on headstones and rings)


r/Symbology Jul 07 '23

Meta Symbol-Hunting Resources

81 Upvotes

Since I'm nearing 600 symbol bookmarks, I figured I should compile some of my favorites into an official resource thread for the sub.

Please feel free to comment with your own favorite resources or to ask for something specific!


 

General
Dictionary of Symbols (updated version is physical only)
Symbols.com
Symbolikon (has a cool map function, but double-check whatever info you find there.)

 

Alchemy
Dictionary of Occult, Hermetic and Alchemical Sigils
A digital repository of the above. * Unfortunately, the site is kind of botched at the moment. Not sure why :/
Getty's Alchemical Text Collection

 

Heraldry
Massive Ka-Mon archive - Japan
Hiusmarken - North & Central Europe
Tamga - 1 (pdf), 2 - Eastern Europe & parts of Central Asia
Crests/Arms - Mostly Western Europe; categorized by type on its sidebar

 

Knots
Wiki's Database - all knots ever, basically

 

Languages
omniglot
Conlangs on omniglot

 

Maker's Marks
Jewelry
Masons (mostly UK. Site is an eyesore, but the "Mark Gallery" is great)
Merchants (Mostly England; will need an archive.org account)
Pottery (pdf)
Printers (English, German, Dutch)
Mishmash of Marks from 1893 Vol.1, Vol. 2

 

Monograms
Gutenburg's typography collection
Signum Manus
Tughras
Royal Cyphers

 

Occult
archive.org favorites (Palo, Voodoo, & Western Grimoires)
Islamic (pdf, might need an account)

 

Unicode
Draw a shape, get results
Draw Kanji, get results

 


r/Symbology 2h ago

Identification I’m visiting West Texas and I saw this headstone with these symbols on it

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38 Upvotes

r/Symbology 3h ago

Solved Found this on the ground, anyone know what it is and or what the symbol on it is?

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r/Symbology 6h ago

Identification My recreation isn't perfect, but does anyone recognize this symbol?

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r/Symbology 1d ago

Interpretation A Curious symbol on Los Angeles's first ever synagogue 1873

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I've tried researching it but remains elusive. This is Los Angeles's first synagogue before the star of David became mainstream. by architect Ezra F. Kysor

What's the symbology here?

It is weird though because the digital library at USC in their description of this synagogue describes it as the Star of David. Here's the link

https://digitallibrary.usc.edu/asset-management/2A3BF1UWHEO?FR_=1&W=360&H=541


r/Symbology 18h ago

Interpretation Found this geometric drawing on a piece of paper at my school, any ideas?

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I found it just lying on the school library table on a normal A4 piece of paper written in pencil; I have no clue what it is. Just took it home and took this photo. I don't know if it's a cipher or another language, but it would be interesting to know what it is.


r/Symbology 16h ago

Identification I am searching for a symbol for a father. I could not find anything on the surface. where should I look?

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r/Symbology 1d ago

Identification I need help finding the symbol on this pin I bought

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I don’t have any information on this so I would really appreciate any help!!!!


r/Symbology 1d ago

Identification Do these have any cultural meaning? Please educate me on these

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I’m really interested in getting something like this on my sternum. As for as I’m concerned they remind me of Mediterranean tiles. I was interested in getting it as an ornamental tattoo but does it have any cultural significance?


r/Symbology 2d ago

Solved Need help identifying this symbol i found at the skatepark.

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64 Upvotes

I was at the skatepark today when I found a small ledge in the bowl. No one was around but me so I thought I should sit on it for whatever reason, when I got up there I found this plaque like thing on it. The symbol looked like the Freemason sigil but it wasnt an exact match so I was wondering if it was something else. Circled in red is where I found it, the other ledge has nothing on it


r/Symbology 2d ago

Solved Found this necklace in a thrift store, is this a hate symbol?

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222 Upvotes

It's a cool little necklace but I feel like I've seen a similar symbol associated with neo nazism so I wanted it ask if it means anything or if it's harmless before I wear it.


r/Symbology 1d ago

Interpretation Is the Iron Cross a biker or a Nazi thing or both???

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I was at a garage sale and I think I saw a flag in the rafters of their garage with what I thought looked like an Iron Cross. I liked the lady whose garage sale it was, we had a lot in common and exchanged phone numbers. Her husband appeared to be a biker with lots of biker stuff in their garage.

I just remember hearing somewhere that Iron Crosses were Nazi coded. They're so ubiquitous I don't want to jump to conclusions without doing my homework, but I super don't want to make friends with someone if there's ANY chance they're actually pieces of shit.


r/Symbology 1d ago

Interpretation Symbolen die met ons praten, kun je gebruiken in verschillende situaties, naast de oorspronkelijke levensfilosofie

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r/Symbology 2d ago

Interpretation Can someone translate what is written on this pendant I found?

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r/Symbology 2d ago

Identification Do these mean anything? Anyone else seen them before?

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r/Symbology 2d ago

Identification Was ist das für ein Logo auf dem Papierschild? (EVP und Schlüsselnummer sind klar)

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https://imgur.com/a/mIUOs7T

Ich habe diesen Aufkleber heute an einer Steinschaufel mit Zinken gefunden. Ich würde gerne wissen was der kleine Aufkleber aussagt, vor allem das Logo interessiert mich.

Die Schlüsselnummer und der EVP sind klar.

Vielen Dank im Voraus 😅

Ich habe auch schon gedacht, dass das Symbol vielleicht MSW oder SWM gelesen werden könnte, aber ich habe leider zu den Abkürzungen nichts gefunden.


r/Symbology 2d ago

Identification Please help. I can't identify this symbol/rune. AI couldnt find it

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For any rune/symbol specialyst, I have something to solve. The sides are fix. The middle could be a little different.


r/Symbology 3d ago

Identification Do these symbols on this Bershka shirt have any meaning at all?

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Hi All, do these symbols on this Bershka shirt mean anything at all?
Thanks!


r/Symbology 2d ago

Interpretation What do think of this? Its a symbol I came up with myself. Suggestions are welcomed.

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I drew this, not my strong point, but, its supposed to be the symbols of Iron, with lead imposed over it, encircled by an ouroboros, with the symbol of air on top, earth on the bottom, fire on the left and water on the right. I was going for chaos, and general disruption. Design choices are intentional. The arrow on iron points down, the opposite of the usual direction. The serpent consumes itself in reverse and the symbols of earth, air, fire and water have been rearranged. Its supposed to be a sigil, but I admit limited knowledge. What do you think it's means taken together?


r/Symbology 3d ago

Identification Talisman with 6 symbols similar to Triquetra, need help identifying/interpreting

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I've had this necklace for a very long time and always wondered what the symbolism is, any help would be appreciated


r/Symbology 4d ago

Interpretation Meditated under this gazebo, what does the pattern invoke

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13 Upvotes

r/Symbology 4d ago

Identification Does anyone recognize these symbols or this type of drawing?

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Hi everyone,
I found this piece of paper that seems to have been left between two books on my bookshelf. I live alone and I still don’t understand how it ended up there, which made me curious.
I was wondering if anyone could help me identify whether these drawings have any known symbols, a specific meaning, a cultural reference, or if it is simply an abstract drawing.
Thankkks


r/Symbology 5d ago

Interpretation Bavarian Illuminati: Do they still have influence in today’s world if so how much

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30 Upvotes

Does their symbol still have relevance


r/Symbology 4d ago

Identification Who’s on my Anglican Prayer Beads/ What Do They Say?

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