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Whoever did this, knows a lot about the metaphysical.
Can you elaborate please?
Occultist here, I wouldn’t say “a lot”, but the artist does seem to know some traditional imagery related to magick.
The snake is a common occult symbol with a variety of meaning. The venom is seen as being related to the potency of words that come from the mouth. One of the oldest symbols for the universe is a snake eating its tail, which is a reference to the self sustaining and self consuming nature of life and time. Two snakes entwine the caduceus of Hermes, venom and antivenom, creation and destruction. The fire of the snake is reminiscent of the Brazen Serpent in the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Water represents the unconscious mind in tarot, and the wisdom that lies inside our most primal impulses.
The eclipse is a sign of transition or change. It is also a sign of concealment, pacts, or things that must be done away from the eyes of the sun.
The pyramid is…the pyramid. If I tried to go through the potential occult meanings of the pyramid, I’d be here all night, but luckily the History Channel has done that pretty well for me.
Huge amounts of solar energy references all through this painting, which is further emphasized by the vaguely Egyptian motif.
”Hail unto thee who art Ra in thy rising,
Even unto thee who art Ra in thy strength…”
is this related to the symbol of ouroboros by any chance?
I think Neon Genesis Evangelion is where I first heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Your comment has inspired my next rabbit hole
One and the same.