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==Origins== |
==Origins== |
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| − | The Ouroboros is a creature with origins in mythology, legend and folklore from all around the world. |
+ | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouroboros Ouroboros] is a creature with origins in mythology, legend and folklore from all around the world. In particular, it is taken by various philosophies, religions and cults (rightfully) as a symbol of eternity, infinity and immortality. In fact, it is believed by many that the universal infinity symbol ( ∞ ) first originated from the observation of a coiled Ouroboros at a side angle. |
==Appearance== |
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| + | The Ouroboros is a snake. It may appear to be a mundane species, or it may have a color or pattern distinct from any other. It may be small as the smallest mundane species of snake, or its size may rival that of the greatest dragon. Though, unmistakably, its form will be coiled in either a circle, or the trademark infinity symbol shape. |
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[[File:Ouroboros-preview-1-.png|thumb|left|212px|"The ouroboros exemplifies life unending..."]] |
[[File:Ouroboros-preview-1-.png|thumb|left|212px|"The ouroboros exemplifies life unending..."]] |
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[[Category:Mythical Being]] |
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Latest revision as of 05:01, 14 September 2019
| Ouroboros | |
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 The circle of life, embodied... | |
| Information | |
| Alternate Names/Spellings | Ouroborus, Uroboros |
| Origins | |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Element | Time |
| Species | Magical Beast |
| Appearance | Self-devouring Serpent |
Origins
The Ouroboros is a creature with origins in mythology, legend and folklore from all around the world. In particular, it is taken by various philosophies, religions and cults (rightfully) as a symbol of eternity, infinity and immortality. In fact, it is believed by many that the universal infinity symbol ( ∞ ) first originated from the observation of a coiled Ouroboros at a side angle.
Appearance
The Ouroboros is a snake. It may appear to be a mundane species, or it may have a color or pattern distinct from any other. It may be small as the smallest mundane species of snake, or its size may rival that of the greatest dragon. Though, unmistakably, its form will be coiled in either a circle, or the trademark infinity symbol shape.
"The ouroboros exemplifies life unending..."