Maltese Cross: Its Meaning, Symbolism And Origin

A Maltese Cross in Red And Yellow Colors, Fire Department Symbol's Inspiration

Today’s post is about the Maltese cross, a variation of the cross symbol that you might be very familiar with if you have a firefighter in your family or circle of friends. Without further ado, here is everything you should know about the Maltese cross, including the story of its origin, meaning and symbolism behind it as well as the modern uses of the symbol. The Maltese Cross’s Origin: The Order of Saint John Also Known As The Knights of Malta … Continue reading the article

Jerusalem Cross (The Crusader Cross) Meaning, Symbolism And Origin

Crusader Cross AKA Jerusalem Cross in Red and Black, Meaning and Symbolism Explained

In this article, we will examine one of the most popular Christian cross variants of history; the Jerusalem cross. Here is everything you need to know about the origin and history of the symbol known as the cross of Jerusalem as well as meanings and symbolism associated with it. The Origin and History of The Jerusalem Cross Also known by many other names such as the crusader cross, the cross and crosslets, the Cantonese cross and the five-fold cross, the Jerusalem … Continue reading the article

Symbols Of Death – Animals, Plants And Flowers Representing Death

Red Poppy Flower A Symbol of Remembrance, Commemoration and Grief

In this article, we will discuss what symbols mankind used to represent death and mourning while struggling to understand and cope with it throughout history. Without further ado, here is the complete list of symbols of death including personifications of death as well as animals, plants and flowers associated with it. Skull And Crossbones Skeletons and skulls are common symbols of death throughout the world. Also known as the Death’s Head, the skull and crossbones is a popular symbol used to … Continue reading the article

Different Types Of Crosses And Their Meanings – Christian Cross Variants

Ankh the Ancient Symbol from Egypt

In today’s post, we will be delving into the meaning and symbolism behind one of  the most popular symbols in the world, namely, the cross. Here is our extensive list of all the different types of crosses including both non-Christian and Christian variations. Christian Cross Variants Naturally, we will start our list with the variants of the Christian cross and when we say ‘Christian cross’, the first thing that comes to mind is, of course, the plain, old Latin cross. Latin … Continue reading the article