This is one of my favorite pieces of geometric construction. This has been used throughout time by many different cultures who have been drawn to its harmony and timeless perfection. There are many who believe that all the knowledge of mankind can be found in it's geometry. I am carving it tomorrow as Ophelia's necklace. I could never figure out the perfect medallion for her necklace and then this magically appeared to me. I am trying to make ophelia as timeless as possible so I cannot do better than this (or perhaps the yin yang symbol.) The yin yang is much easier to carve so I will carve this one as I prefer to suffer. The flower of life has been found in the following cultures--
- Egypt - The Temple of Osiris in Abydos[13][14][15][16][17] and at Mount Sinai.[18]
- Hungary - Magyarország - Carphatians. The center of Europe - The heart of our planet.[19]
- Israel - Masada[20]
- China - The Forbidden City[21] and various temples.[22]
- Japan - Various temples.[23]
- India[24] - The Harimandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Hampi, and the temples at Ajanta.[25]
- Turkey - Various old Roman sites.[26]
- Spain[27][28]
- Austria[29]
- Italy - Italian art from the 13th century (Wolfram 2002, p. 43).[30]
- North Africa - Morocco[31]
- Middle East - Lebanon and various Islamic mosques.[32]
- South America - Peru[33]
- North America - Mexico[34]
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