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"REBIRTH"
A common them in many spiritual and religious beliefs. Here it is
represented by several elements. The lotus in her left hand is from
the east, where it symbolizes rebith, and the Buddha Padmasambhava
was said to be born from one. The cauldron in her right hand is
from the Celtic stories of the Cauldron of Rebirth which was given
to King Branwen and could bring the dead to life. The serpent, with
it's shedding of it's skin, is thought by many to symbolize rebirth.
Finally the moon, with it's monthly disappearance and regrowth to
full, is a celestial symbol of rebirth. |
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