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Ouroboros

Ouroboros


is an ancient symbol depicting a


snake biting its tail. The origin of this symbol is unknown, as it appears in history of almost every nation and is a symbol of many things. Ouroboros is a symbol of eternity and infinity, darkness and light, as well as the infinite cycle of nature’s endless creation and destruction, life and death.

According to Norse mythology, the serpent Jörmungandr grew so long that it encircles the world and grasped its tail in its teeth. When the end of the world comes, Jörmungandr will fight against all gods. But the cycle of life and death will never end. There will be new gods, new people and new monsters. A never-ending battle. 

The symbol was also used by many famous psychiatrists. For example, Carl Jung created a system of archetypes in which Ouroboros represented dualism. There is a constant battle inside of us between creation and destruction. And this battle keeps a balance in our mind. This state guarantees mental health.