WAVE and ELEPHANT, as depicted in (Illustration 52), are entwined in a symbolic relationship where the WAVE, representing movement and fluidity, fails to extinguish the burning ELEPHANT. This imagery highlights the inherent power and resilience of the ELEPHANT, suggesting that the WAVE, though powerful in its own right, cannot override or subdue the ELEPHANT. The scene conveys a narrative of strength and dominance, where the ELEPHANT's resilience is emphasized over the WAVE's ability to change or disrupt the situation. Both entities are depicted in a state of intensity, with the ELEPHANT enduring the metaphorical fire, and the WAVE continuing its unyielding and continuous movement. This interaction underscores a dynamic balance of forces, where the WAVE's movement and the ELEPHANT's strength are both present and interconnected, reflecting a complex interplay between natural elements and a symbol of strength and resilience.
Elephant
Elephant is depicted drinking blood, symbolizing the idea of strengthening through difficulty
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
(Illustration 53) Lambs can drink water, indicating a natural relationship between lambs and water
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
Symbolically, both represent different temperaments unified in the Philosopher's Stone
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
The Lamb and the cherubim are linked as the Lamb takes the book from the throne, and the cherubim worship the Lamb, signifying their roles in the spiritual hierarchy and reverence for the Lamb
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
Alpha and Omega are both linked to the Lamb, as the first and last letters of the alphabet and the symbol of Christ, emphasizing their spiritual unity
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
The Phrygian Mysteries use the Lamb as a symbol, signifying the spiritual journey and the initiation into the holy rites
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
Both represent the divisions of illuminated reason and perfected sense perceptions, signifying different stages of spiritual life in the symbolism
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
The Lamb and the book are linked as the Lamb opens the book with the seven seals, representing the opening of divine instructions for salvation
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
The entities "SHEEP" and "LAMB" are symbolically connected and portrayed as representing companionship and mutual support. In the illustrations referenced (107 and 118), these animals are depicted as embodying a relationship of mutual care and protection. The association highlights the nurturing aspect of sheep towards lambs, emphasizing a supportive and caretaking dynamic. This symbiotic relationship demonstrates the bonds between these figures and symbols, illustrating how they can symbolize both companionship and the broader concept of groups that rely on one another for support.
(Illustration 53) Elephant drinking the blood of a lamb symbolizes a symbolic struggle or confrontation, with the lamb representing innocence
(Illustrations 120) The shepherd caring for the lamb symbolizes protection and guidance, highlighting the leadership role of the shepherd