I find it noteworthy that this symbol set is both simple and restricted yet universal from at least 3000 BC and likely much sooner until the conquest of Gaul by Caesar. What is noteworthy is that it did not travel significantly during the Atlantean Age and this strongly suggests that this set was proprietry to the Druids as our cross is pretty well reserved to Christianity.
They are clearly not a language but can have spiritual meaning. Thus assigning them to the Druids makes sense and provides a geographic scope for them.
Jungian archetypes is likely misplaced as an interpretive tool here. These symbols are stylistically unique to the Druids makes the idea of archetypes mute..
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Research Decodes Ancient Celtic Astronomy Symbols
and Links them to Jungian Archetypes
4 March, 2016 - 14:45
http://www.ancient-origins.net/opinion-guest-authors/research-decodes-ancient-celtic-astronomy-symbols-and-links-them-jungian-020756?page=0%2C1#sthash.jGtUevx5.dpuf
Newgrange is a
Stone Age monument in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland. It was
constructed over 5,000 years ago during the Neolithic period and is
about 800 to 900 years older than Stonehenge. This site contains
exemplary examples of interconnected X artwork. The top photo shows
them in a straight line over the roof box that allows sunlight to
enter the chamber at dawn on the winter solstice and they are
prominently featured on kerbstones 52 and 67 (Refer to Newgrange
Images).
Symbols, Concepts and Motifs
Celtic artifacts frequently contain symbolism that places them
into one or more categories, including the number three, fertility,
feminine principle, reincarnation and astronomy. Every major belief
or spiritual value, often synonymous, had a primary symbol, possibly
several, and an enhanced version of that symbol to express veneration
of it on the highest level. For example, the number three is often
represented by nine symbols; usually an artifact’s enhanced
ideogram indicates it was a particularly valued personal or
ceremonial item, such as swords, bells and elaborate or gold
adornments.
In ancient Celtic astronomy, the primary symbol was an X or sun
wheel and its venerated rendition was an interconnected X design,
which also represented the sun’s ongoing journey, considered
sacred.
One of the most important discoveries of this research was
identifying the six major astronomy symbols produced by the
interconnected design (Refer to interpretation key chart). All
six symbols, either collectively or separately, have been featured on
Celtic artifacts for millennia and it is notable that many an
artifact recovered from or near Stonehenge is particularly decorated
with, or are in the form of, these shapes.
The X symbolism likely goes back much further in the ancestry of
European Stone Age culture than Newgrange. According to Sherri
Ellington, a historian specializing in Celtic mythology for 20 years,
“The discovery of the six interconnected X symbols reveal an
enhanced encoded set of astronomical shapes and representations that
have been found on Celtic artifacts for millennia. Given that early
Celtic and proto-Celtic society was widespread in Europe, the six
interconnected X patterns and the primary X sun symbol likely go back
much further than Newgrange, which is more than 5,000 years old and
quite complex. These six shapes are still with us today and can
be seen in our most prominent structures and institutions.”
Our society still prominently incorporates the six symbols into
all aspects of modern daily living, which frequently surfaces in our
fashion, architecture, artwork, religious expression , and even in
some of our political symbolism thousands of years after the original
meaning has been forgotten.
We are a culture that believes that the “X” marks the spot,
sends kisses with X symbols, and when we look close enough to notice,
there are unlimited examples of the six designs everywhere.
Jung’s Paradigm of Archetypes
Dr. Carl Jung’s archetypal concept may provide an explanation
why the X is still popular today. Archetypes are universal
recurrent symbols, concepts or motifs found in literature, art,
mythology, art and religion. They are basically genetically inherited
bits of information that have been passed down for many generations.
As a therapist, Carl Jung’s paradigm of archetypes best explains
why the six symbols were and still remain significant features
throughout society. However, as an educator, I encourage my students
to research all available options, material and theories to find an
answer that is best for them.
Dr. Melissa Carver specializes in Metaphysics, and has written
several articles about archetypal male and female role models and the
importance of how superheroes shape the lives of children . She
stated of the interconnected X discovery that “Ancient Celtic
society for thousands of years used symbols that included the X
pattern representing archetypes that stay with us today surfacing in
the form of our architecture, religion, and political trademarks,
although society is basically uninformed of their meaning or
presence.”
One
of the most important discoveries of this research was identifying the
six major astronomy symbols produced by the interconnected design (Refer
to interpretation key chart). All six symbols, either collectively or
separately, have been featured on Celtic artifacts for millennia and it
is notable that many an artifact recovered from or near Stonehenge is
particularly decorated with, or are in the form of, these shapes.
The X symbolism likely goes back much further in the ancestry of European Stone Age culture than Newgrange. According to Sherri Ellington, a historian specializing in Celtic mythology for 20 years, “The discovery of the six interconnected X symbols reveal an enhanced encoded set of astronomical shapes and representations that have been found on Celtic artifacts for millennia. Given that early Celtic and proto-Celtic society was widespread in Europe, the six interconnected X patterns and the primary X sun symbol likely go back much further than Newgrange, which is more than 5,000 years old and quite complex. These six shapes are still with us today and can be seen in our most prominent structures and institutions.”
We are a culture that believes that the “X” marks the spot, sends kisses with X symbols, and when we look close enough to notice, there are unlimited examples of the six designs everywhere.
Dr. Melissa Carver specializes in Metaphysics, and has written several articles about archetypal male and female role models and the importance of how superheroes shape the lives of children . She stated of the interconnected X discovery that “Ancient Celtic society for thousands of years used symbols that included the X pattern representing archetypes that stay with us today surfacing in the form of our architecture, religion, and political trademarks, although society is basically uninformed of their meaning or presence.”
- See more at: http://www.ancient-origins.net/opinion-guest-authors/research-decodes-ancient-celtic-astronomy-symbols-and-links-them-jungian-020756?page=0%2C1#sthash.jGtUevx5.dpuf
The X symbolism likely goes back much further in the ancestry of European Stone Age culture than Newgrange. According to Sherri Ellington, a historian specializing in Celtic mythology for 20 years, “The discovery of the six interconnected X symbols reveal an enhanced encoded set of astronomical shapes and representations that have been found on Celtic artifacts for millennia. Given that early Celtic and proto-Celtic society was widespread in Europe, the six interconnected X patterns and the primary X sun symbol likely go back much further than Newgrange, which is more than 5,000 years old and quite complex. These six shapes are still with us today and can be seen in our most prominent structures and institutions.”
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We are a culture that believes that the “X” marks the spot, sends kisses with X symbols, and when we look close enough to notice, there are unlimited examples of the six designs everywhere.
Jung’s Paradigm of Archetypes
Dr. Carl Jung’s archetypal concept may provide an explanation why the X is still popular today. Archetypes are universal recurrent symbols, concepts or motifs found in literature, art, mythology, art and religion. They are basically genetically inherited bits of information that have been passed down for many generations. As a therapist, Carl Jung’s paradigm of archetypes best explains why the six symbols were and still remain significant features throughout society. However, as an educator, I encourage my students to research all available options, material and theories to find an answer that is best for them.Dr. Melissa Carver specializes in Metaphysics, and has written several articles about archetypal male and female role models and the importance of how superheroes shape the lives of children . She stated of the interconnected X discovery that “Ancient Celtic society for thousands of years used symbols that included the X pattern representing archetypes that stay with us today surfacing in the form of our architecture, religion, and political trademarks, although society is basically uninformed of their meaning or presence.”
- See more at: http://www.ancient-origins.net/opinion-guest-authors/research-decodes-ancient-celtic-astronomy-symbols-and-links-them-jungian-020756?page=0%2C1#sthash.jGtUevx5.dpuf
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