Gray hair the symbol of departed usefulness — Mythoi

Motif

Gray hair the symbol of departed usefulness.

Miscellaneous groups of motifs. · Symbolism. · Other symbols. · view the constellation · filed as Z155

Cited in the index

general *Penzer I 121
general *Bloomfield JAOS XXXVI 57.

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Filed under Other symbols.

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Ring broken as token of broken engagement Princess crushes lotus-flower to show that she will be submissive Cloud (mist) as symbol of misfortune Olive branch symbol of peace Symbolism: not to fight alone. Various figures employed to show it is not good for one warrior alone to fight the battles of a host Arthur's Round Table symbolic of round earth Message or orders given symbolic action Sign language. Message delivered by means of the fingers, etc Symbolism of the mass Lamb as symbol of Christ Allegorical game. Witch, aided by dragon (lion) is vanquished by maiden, aided by lamb (ram). Witch is devil; maiden, church of Christ Nudity as sign of anger Symbolic wounding of king Symbolic names Symbols of divinity Mill turned by the water of the grace of God as symbol of saint

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