Okay, so today I decided to dive into something that’s been popping up everywhere – the ouroboros. You know, that snake eating its own tail? I kept seeing it in, like, tattoos, art, and even some weird jewelry, and I got curious. What’s the deal with this thing?
First, I hit up Google Images. Just typed in “ouroboros” and, boom, tons of pictures. I spent a good while just scrolling, looking at all the different ways people have drawn or made this thing. Some were super simple, just a basic circle, and others were crazy detailed, with scales and fancy patterns. I saved a few of the ones I liked best, just to have them as a reference.
Then, I started actually reading about it. I checked out some websites, not gonna lie, mostly Wikipedia at first.I learned that it’s a really, really old symbol. Like, ancient Egypt old. Apparently, it represents a bunch of stuff – cycles, rebirth, infinity, that kind of thing. The whole “snake eating its tail” thing makes sense when you think about it like that, right? It’s a never-ending loop.
Dig in deeper meaning
After that, I got a little more into the weeds. I found some articles,and read about the ouroboros in different cultures. It shows up in Greek stuff, Norse mythology (where it’s a giant serpent called Jörmungandr!), and even in alchemy.
- It seems like everyone has their own take on it.
- Sometimes it’s about destruction and creation.
- Sometimes it’s about the universe.
- Sometimes it’s just about, life and death.
I also looked the ouroboros’s meaning in alchemy.I found that it’s is a purifying sigil.
Honestly, I went down a bit of a rabbit hole. But it was a fun rabbit hole! I feel like I have a much better grasp on this symbol now, and I appreciate the artistry even more. It’s not just a cool-looking snake; it’s got layers of meaning.I might even sketch my own version of the ouroboros, now that I understand it a little better. Who knows, maybe I’ll even get a temporary tattoo of it someday. Just to remind myself that everything is connected, and that endings can also be beginnings.
