The Symbolic Meaning of the Acorn – a Possible Interpretation

The acorn is a very popular literary and decorative motif in Greek and Roman culture that was used by many ancient authors to symbolise fertility and the possibility of creating new life. It was used as a decoration with this significance on many everyday objects, such as vessels and jewellery. The...

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Main Author: Maciej Wacławik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ksiegarnia Akademicka Publishing 2015-12-01
Series:Studies in Ancient Art and Civilization
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Online Access:https://journals.akademicka.pl/saac/article/view/3108