Chain

Chains are the physical constraints of bondage and slavery; it is not surprising, therefore, that they have naturally come to symbolize these concepts. Chains also represent communication and marriage, a powerful and lasting unity between two entities. Of power and spirituality, Louis XI of France - "thou are so ferocious in battle that thou must be chained up, for I do not wish to lose thee lest I need thy help once more." In Egypt, can also stand for dual streams, involution and evolution, of the universe. In Greek mythology, can be a ladder to heaven, Zeus pulls it up. Chain of gold shows merit.


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