Skull

Skull. Today, this symbolism unites perhaps the most disparate groups of people. Monks, pirates, goths, rockers, hussars, pilots, emo... and many other groups use the skull in their symbolism. In subcultures, bikers use the skull as a symbol of fearlessness against death and speed. Among bikers and the military, the skull is considered a symbol that brings victory and symbolizes protection from death. In ancient Rome, the skull and crossbones symbolized victory over death, the symbol was used by soldiers during triumphal processions, and it was always accompanied by the Latin phrase that has become a saying: "Memento mori", "Remember that you are mortal." Of course, the image of a human skull is often used as a warning sign about mortal danger, for example, about toxic substances in chemical production, high-voltage electric current. The image of the skull serves not only representatives of subcultures, but is also considered acceptable for people of traditional thinking. Questions about life and death, about immortality have always worried people, and the skull, as a dual symbol of death and immortality, is the reason for various interpretations and philosophizing on these topics. The skull is a symbol of death and a symbol of resistance to it. Even in the most ancient cultures, the resistance of bone tissue to decay symbolized vitality. At the same time, the skull has always been considered the seat of the soul. It is believed that the soul continues to live in the skull after a person's death. If you own a skull, then you are already two, so the skull can bring its owner victory in extreme clashes. Since ancient times, various peoples have interpreted the image of the skull as a sign of immortality, life, power, fertility, divine wisdom, knowledge and ancestral protection. Warriors perceived it as a symbol of valor.