Learn the meanings of this ancient symbol in philosophy and pop culture
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Have you ever seen a picture of a snake biting its own tail and wondered what it meant? This ancient symbol is called the ouroboros and has been used by cultures around the world for millennia. Although it has many different meanings throughout the centuries, it is most often used in modern times as a symbol of rebirth and renewal. Read on to learn more about the history and interpretations of this enduring symbol.
Ouroboros is an ancient symbol most often associated with the cycle of life, death and rebirth. However, the symbol was used as far back as the Neolithic, and its original meaning has not yet been discovered.
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