The symbol, usually in the form of a circle, of a snake (or dragon) eating its tail. The Ouroboros is a symbol of renewal, infinity, and the Eternal Return.
The Ouroboros is a greek word, and means "tail swallower." The ouroboros is usually depicted in the form of a snake swallowing its tail, and is usually circular.
It originated in Egypt as a symbol of the sun, and represented the travels of the sun disk.
In Gnosticism, it was related to the solar God Abraxas, and signified eternity and the soul of the world.
In alchemy, it represents the spirit of Mercury (the substance that permeates all matter), and symbolizes continuous renewal (a snake is often a symbol of resurrection, as it appears to be continually reborn as it sheds its skin.), the cycle of life and death, and harmony of opposites.
A double ouroboros (two creatures swallowing one another) in alchemy signifies volatility. Spiritually, it signifies the balance of the upper and lower natures.
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