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Armenian Symbol Of Eternity.

Many people are asking about ideas for Armenian tattoos  and they are kinda tired of usual ones like Cross, apricot and pomegranate. I would suggest them paying attention to ancient Armenian symbol of eternity which  our ancestors created.

In general  Eternity is often symbolized by the image of a snake swallowing its own tail, known as Ouroboros (or Uroboros), though the symbol can also carry a number of other connotations.

The circle is also commonly used as a symbol for eternity. The related concept, infinity, is symbolized by , which may be based on the Ouroboros.

Infinity symbol variations.

The Ouroboros.

The “endless knot,” a symbol of eternity used in Tibetan Buddhism.

An ancient Armenian symbol of eternity.

An annulus, a Celtic symbol of eternity

Some of Armenian eternity/infinity symbols in ancient Armenian churches…

The rosette that’s come to be known as “The Eternal Flower” is a symbol produced throughout Armenian antiquity. It found its way into Armenian Orthodoxy, showing up in churches, on stone crosses (“khatchkars”), across the pages of illuminated manuscripts, and in contemporary art, jewelery, and decor. It signifies life everlasting, an endless cycle of rebirth; illustrating that there is no end, only transformation.

Comments on: "Armenian Symbol Of Eternity." (4)

  1. hayer jan shat mersi arajin angam em mtnum es sayt shat lav sayta,

  2. ah lava es simvolner@ nerkayacnum eq vor haykakan a, te che vraciner@ asum en te da vracakaNA :) )) SHAT MERSI

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