Ankh
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyph representing life and immortality.
Ancient Egyptian · c. 3100 BCE – present
Cultural & Religious
Symbols from world religions, mythologies, and cultural traditions spanning thousands of years.
8 symbols
Eye of Horus
Ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power, and good health.
Ancient Egyptian · c. 2400 BCE – 400 CE
Djed Pillar
Ancient Egyptian symbol of stability and the backbone of Osiris.
Ancient Egyptian · c. 3100 BCE – 400 CE
Om (Aum)
Sacred syllable and symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
Hindu, Buddhist, Jain · c. 1500 BCE – present
Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra)
Buddhist symbol representing the Noble Eightfold Path and the teachings of the Buddha.
Buddhist · c. 250 BCE – present
Valknut
Norse symbol of three interlocked triangles associated with the god Odin.
Norse/Viking · c. 500–1100 CE
Yin and Yang (Taijitu)
Taoist symbol representing the duality and interdependence of opposing forces.
Chinese/Taoist · c. 1000 CE – present
Peace Symbol (CND Symbol)
International symbol of peace, originally designed for the British nuclear disarmament movement.
Western/International · 1958 – present