Journal 2
Journal 2.1- Recognizing Symbols of Evil
What are some of the contextual variables in trying to understand a symbol?
-I believe that knowledge of the history behind the symbol is the most important thing to attain before attempting to understand the symbol.
What are some symbols of evil?
-In my opinion, most ‘evil’ symbols are basically exclusive to religion and cults. Some examples I can think of are: peters cross (inverted cross), the pentagram, the pentacle, the all seeing eye, the cross of Nero, the hexagram, goats head, anarchy symbol, the tilted swastika used by the Nazi’s, and the trident.
Where do they appear in our society?
-These symbols are present in society largely throughout the media and entertainment industry. The American dollar bill even has the all Seeing Eye on it. Im familiar with many of the symbols listed above as per my involvement in various metal scenes when I was younger. Particularly Norwegian Black Metal and death metal. These bands frequently adorned occult symbols that many people may not think are significant, rather just a pendant of some sort. There are symbols in the news, written on walls by graffiti writers, all throughout religious texts, in books.. almost anywhere you look you can find something.
How are symbols of evil culturally significant?
- I think all cultures would view the meaning behind symbols differently based on the way they live. For example, at first glance the swastika brings back negative feelings towards the Nazi’s when really, it is an ancient Hindu symbol for good luck.
What are the symbols of evil that show up in the Epic of Gilgamesh?
- The first symbols of evil that pops into my mind is the snake, Humbaba (the description leads me to believe he was a horrible, dangerous and violent monster. He also tries to be manipulative when it is his time to die.) as well the bull sent to plague Uruk.
Are the same symbols of evil significant today?
- I think the symbols are, in a sense, still significant
What are some of the contextual variables in trying to understand a symbol?
-I believe that knowledge of the history behind the symbol is the most important thing to attain before attempting to understand the symbol.
What are some symbols of evil?
-In my opinion, most ‘evil’ symbols are basically exclusive to religion and cults. Some examples I can think of are: peters cross (inverted cross), the pentagram, the pentacle, the all seeing eye, the cross of Nero, the hexagram, goats head, anarchy symbol, the tilted swastika used by the Nazi’s, and the trident.
Where do they appear in our society?
-These symbols are present in society largely throughout the media and entertainment industry. The American dollar bill even has the all Seeing Eye on it. Im familiar with many of the symbols listed above as per my involvement in various metal scenes when I was younger. Particularly Norwegian Black Metal and death metal. These bands frequently adorned occult symbols that many people may not think are significant, rather just a pendant of some sort. There are symbols in the news, written on walls by graffiti writers, all throughout religious texts, in books.. almost anywhere you look you can find something.
How are symbols of evil culturally significant?
- I think all cultures would view the meaning behind symbols differently based on the way they live. For example, at first glance the swastika brings back negative feelings towards the Nazi’s when really, it is an ancient Hindu symbol for good luck.
What are the symbols of evil that show up in the Epic of Gilgamesh?
- The first symbols of evil that pops into my mind is the snake, Humbaba (the description leads me to believe he was a horrible, dangerous and violent monster. He also tries to be manipulative when it is his time to die.) as well the bull sent to plague Uruk.
Are the same symbols of evil significant today?
- I think the symbols are, in a sense, still significant