The Symbolic Meaning of the Acorn – a Possible Interpretation

The acorn is a very popular literary and decorative motif in Greek and Roman culture that was used by many ancient authors to symbolise fertility and the possibility of creating new life. It was used as a decoration with this significance on many everyday objects, such as vessels and jewellery. The...

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Autor principal:	Maciej Wacławik
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Publicado:	Ksiegarnia Akademicka Publishing 2015
Materias:	counterweights acorn symbols of fairness Athena Ancient history D51-90 History of the arts NX440-632
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The Symbolic Meaning of the Acorn – a Possible Interpretation

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