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Study of the image of a horse as a symbol
Horse symbolism is the study of the representation of the horse in mythology, religion, folklore, art, literature and psychoanalysis as a symbol, in its
Horse_symbolism
Mythical creature
fictional horses Each-uisge Hippocampus (mythology) Kappa (folklore) Neck (water spirit) Nuckelavee Peg Powler Selkie Vodyanoi Horse symbolism Anderson
Water_horse
Symbol of the human soul in East Asian and Central Asian traditions
most common example is the emblem of Mongolia. Lung Tulpar Pegasus Horse symbolism Davidson, Ronald M. (2005). Tibetan Renaissance : tantric Buddhism
Wind_Horse
guardian spirit. Horse in Chinese mythology Horse symbolism Horses in Germanic paganism Horse sacrifice Horse worship List of fictional horses Sun mythology
White_horses_in_mythology
rider between worlds and through the air. The importance of horses in the mythology and symbolism of the Germanic peoples dates back at least to the Nordic
Horses_in_Germanic_paganism
Earth's axis, or a Heaven-Earth connection
Eurasian heavenly-horse symbolism. Ospanov’s 2026 study argues that, in Han Chinese and Indo-Iranian contexts, the heavenly or royal horse could function
Axis_mundi
Spiritual practice
Hinduism. Epona White horse (mythology) Horse symbolism Horse burial Animal worship Domestication of the horse Horse (zodiac) Morzillo Gerling, Claudia (2015-07-01)
Horse_worship
lime (linden) tree by humans Rose symbolism – a more expansive list of symbolic meanings of the rose Apple (symbolism) – a more expansive list of symbolic
List_of_plants_with_symbolism
Phenomenon in linguistics
In linguistics, sound symbolism is the perceptual similarity between speech sounds and concept meanings. It is a form of linguistic iconicity. For example
Sound_symbolism
Religious symbols in Buddhism
Buddhist symbolism is the use of symbols (Pali: patīka) to represent certain aspects of the Buddha's Dhamma (teaching). Early Buddhist symbols which remain
Buddhist_symbolism
tiger's teeth and claws, and also devour leopards and tigers. Horse symbolism Horses in East Asian warfare Chinese folklore Chinese folk religion Chinese
Horses_in_Chinese_mythology
19th-century cultural movement
Symbolist painting was one of the main artistic manifestations of symbolism, a cultural movement that emerged at the end of the 19th century in France
Symbolist_painting
Mythological symbol
"the serpent symbolizes chaos, the formless and nonmanifested". In The Symbolism of the Cross, Traditionalist René Guénon contended that "the serpent will
Serpent_symbolism
Horse breed developed for racing
Thoroughbred is a horse breed developed for horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically
Thoroughbred
Biblical figures
carries a sword and rides a red horse as the creator of war, conflict, and strife. The third, a food merchant, rides a black horse symbolizing famine and carries
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Four_Horsemen_of_the_Apocalypse
and with profound shamanic symbolism, this psychopomp is entrusted with the task of carrying the dead to Valhalla. The horse pulls the chariot of the sun
The_horse_in_Nordic_mythology
Horse breed noted for use in the Spanish Riding School in Vienna
is a European breed of riding horse developed in the Habsburg Empire in the sixteenth century. It is a muscular horse, powerful, slow to mature and long-lived;
Lipizzan
Ancient divination method through horses
Sciences!, Dunod, 2012, (ISBN 978-2-10-057954-9), p. 198-200. Horse symbolism Horse worship Horse sacrifice Ailuromancy Methods of divination Koheilan Raymond
Hippomancy
French mythological horses
is that of cursed horses. Several works, such as the Dictionary of Symbols, focus on these "pale and pallid" horses, whose symbolism is the opposite of
Legendary horses of Pas-de-Calais
Legendary_horses_of_Pas-de-Calais
Character in the novel Journey to the West
jade dragon became consistent with the color symbolism of the western direction. The White Dragon Horse's literary origins have also been traced to the
White_Dragon_Horse
Breed of horse developed in Austria and northern Italy
breed of horse developed in Austria and northern Italy (namely Hafling in South Tyrol region) during the late 19th century. Haflinger horses are relatively
Haflinger
Breed of horse
220 CE), Ferghana horses imported from Central Asia became deeply embedded in imperial symbolism and myth under the name "Heavenly Horses" (天馬, tianma).
Ferghana_horse
Horses have appeared in works of art throughout history, frequently as depictions of the horse in battle. The horse appears less frequently in modern
Horses_in_art
Equine presence in Breton culture
legitimacy, a symbolism shared in all Celtic countries. Although this legend is mostly to be found in Poitou, there are attestations of the Mallet horse in historic
Horses_in_Breton_culture
Winged horse in Greek mythology
Pegasos) is a winged horse in Greek mythology, usually depicted as a white stallion. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by Medusa
Pegasus
central image indicates the organization's tie to Islam. Similar to the symbolism used by Al Qaeda in Iraq, the rifle represents commitment to militancy
Symbolism_of_terrorism
horsemen; and he rides a pale horse. Dagger (mark) – Typographical symbol (†) Death's head (disambiguation) Human skull symbolism – Attachment of symbolic
Symbols_of_death
Winged horse in Chinese mythology
Alfred (1989). Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs (3rd rev. ed.). Tuttle. p. 390. Tr. Waley, Arthur (1955). "The Heavenly Horses of Ferghana: A New View"
Longma
Russian poet, writer and critic (1880–1934)
the Russian Iambic Tetrameter" (published in the collection of essays Symbolism). The Silver Dove (Серебряный голубь, 1910) Petersburg (Петербург, 1913
Andrei_Bely
Cognitive capacity of horses
Grefe, Gwenaëlle (2017). "Représentations et symbolismes du cheval" [Representations and symbolisms of the horse]. Les Chevaux: De l'Imaginaire Universel
Equine_intelligence
1903 painting by Wassily Kandinsky
and silence. Preda thinks that the image of the horse and rider also carries possible religious symbolism; specifically, the passage from Revelation 19:11
The_Blue_Rider_(Kandinsky)
Binary stars in the Big Dipper asterism
are sometimes called the Horse and Rider (and popularly, in England, Jack on the Middle Horse), with Mizar being the horse. The Persian astronomer Al
Mizar_and_Alcor
Carriage using animals to provide rapid motive power
two-wheeled vehicle with spoked wheels, driven by a charioteer, usually using horses to provide rapid motive power for usage in warfare. The oldest known chariots
Chariot
Horse breed
Karabakh (Azerbaijani: Qarabağ atı) is a mountain-steppe racing and riding horse breed. It is named after the Karabakh region, from which the breed originates
Karabakh_horse
Penis-like object
The short story Völsa þáttr describes a family of Norwegians worshiping a horse penis that was preserved with linen and leeks. Some image stones, such as
Phallus
OCLC 52362166. Williams, Charles (2006). Chinese symbolism and art motifs: a comprehensive handbook on symbolism in Chinese art through the ages. New York:
List of Chinese symbols, designs, and art motifs
List_of_Chinese_symbols,_designs,_and_art_motifs
Fur hat worn by married Hassidic Jewish men
Balaclava facekini Baseball trucker Bicycle clip Casquette Deerstalker Horse racing Mounteere Rally Sports visor green eyeshade Stormy Kromer Swimming
Shtreimel
Chinese architectural feature
mythological and real. The animals featured in wenshou have significant symbolism within the Chinese culture and Buddhist religion. These traditional decorative
Wenshou
Breed of horse
The Moyle is a rare riding horse breed suitable for ranch work and trail riding. It is believed to be descended from horses bred by Mormon settlers in
Moyle_horse
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up white horse in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A white horse is a horse born white that stays white throughout its life. White Horse, or variants
White_horse_(disambiguation)
Device that connects a horse to a carriage or load
A horse harness is a device that connects a horse to a horse-drawn vehicle or another type of load to pull. The two main designs of horse harness are
Horse_harness
Pair of ravens in Norse mythology that serve Odin
been linked to shamanic practices, the Norse raven banner, general raven symbolism among the Germanic peoples, and the Norse concepts of the fylgja and the
Huginn_and_Muninn
Attribute identifying a saint in artworks
Saint symbolism has been used from the very beginnings of the religion. Each saint is said to have led an exemplary life and symbols have been used to
Saint_symbolism:_Saints_(I–P)
Chalk hill figure on Hindover Hill in East Sussex
The Litlington White Horse is a chalk hill figure depicting a prancing horse, located on the Eastern slope of Hindover Hill (locally known as High-and-Over)
Litlington_White_Horse
Painting by Benjamin West
Death on the Pale Horse is the title of three different versions of a work by Benjamin West. The first of these is a large drawing from 1783, which has
Death_on_the_Pale_Horse
Animal sacrifice to Mars
thereby causing humanity to lose its eternal youth. The symbolism of bread for the October Horse is unstated in the ancient sources. Robert Turcan has seen
October_Horse
rear has mostly flaked off. The horse motif fits with its use as a grave vase, since the horse had sepulchral symbolism. Horsehead Amphora Werner Ekschmitt:
Horses_Amphora
Mythological horses in Switzerland and France
Several legendary horses are mentioned in the Jura Mountains. They are mainly white and winged horses walking near springs, flying to the top of the mountains
Legendary_horses_in_the_Jura
Attribute identifying a saint in artworks
Saint symbolism has been used from the very beginnings of the religion. Each saint is said to have led an exemplary life and symbols have been used to
Saint_symbolism:_Saints_(A–H)
Military unit
the 7th, 9th, 18th, 21st, and 25th Infantry Divisions (ARVN), the White Horse and Tiger Divisions (ROK), and the 196th Light Infantry Brigade (Separate)
68th_Theater_Medical_Command
British explorer, professor, amateur archaeologist and surgeon
Tibetan Buddhism The Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism, With Its Mystic Cults, Symbolism and Mythology and in Its Relation to Indian Buddhism (1st ed. London,
Laurence_Waddell
Head of the Catholic Church since 2025
2025 conclave was unexpected by observers, as he was considered a dark horse candidate. He is the first pope from the United States or North America
Pope_Leo_XIV
Legendary creature in Chinese mythology
personifications which represent the true nature of each creature deity through the symbolism of the various body parts amalgamated into the design of the Mythical
Qilin
Native American (Oglala Lakota) politician
his horse, also in war paint, in the center of the street. It was reported that: "The Chiefs created a sensation, eclipsing the intended symbolism of a
American_Horse
Safety equipment for horse riding
headgear worn when riding horses. This type of helmet is specially designed to protect the rider's head in the event of falls from a horse, especially from striking
Equestrian_helmet
Engraving by Albrecht Dürer
iconography and symbolism, the precise meaning of which has been argued over for centuries. A stolid armoured knight on a proud horse, accompanied by
Knight,_Death_and_the_Devil
Fictional hybrid of a pegasus and unicorn
reverie, and magic, winged unicorns naturally carry both portfolios of symbolism, and are depicted in drawings and cited in channeling-type visions. Winged
Winged_unicorn
Color between orange and green on the visible spectrum of light
colors used in art; the Lascaux cave in France has a painting of a yellow horse, dated to about 17,000 years ago. Ochre and orpiment pigments were used
Yellow
Engraved fragment of a horse's head
Hood Cave The Robin Hood Cave Horse (previously known as the Ochre Horse) is a fragment of a rib engraved with a horse's head, discovered in 1876, in the
Robin_Hood_Cave_Horse
Otherworld realm in Irish mythology
travelling across the sea for three days on an enchanted boat or Manannán's horse. The tales of mortals who visit the Otherworld are referred to as echtrai
Tír_na_nÓg
Symbol representing the heart
(January 2022). "اسب های بالدار". Bukhara 147. "Plate with youths and winged horses | Sasanian | Sasanian". The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Textile Gallery
Heart_symbol
Last book of the New Testament
and extravagant imagery of Revelation, with many allusions and numeric symbolism derived from the Old Testament, has allowed a wide variety of Christian
Book_of_Revelation
1937 anti-war painting by Pablo Picasso
violence and chaos. Prominently featured in the composition are a gored horse, a bull, screaming women, a dead baby, a dismembered soldier, and flames
Guernica_(Picasso)
1973 film directed by John Sturges
magazine said of the film, "Bronson suffers from galloping symbolism as Valdez, a wild horse-taming Mexican halfbreed representing different things to
Chino_(1973_film)
Ruler of the Alchon Huns
normally shows a fire altar, flanked by armed attendants, a Sasanian coinage symbolism. Scyphate gold coin of Javukha in Kushan style, with Bactrian legend.
Javukha
Supernatural animal
sleep, at which point a hunter could finally capture it. In terms of symbolism, the unicorn was a metaphor for Christ. Unicorns represented the idea
Legendary_creature
Ancient Eurasian icon and Nazi symbol
associated with Nazism, being appropriated and widely displayed in Nazi symbolism. Most notably, it was used in the flag of Nazi Germany. This appropriation
Swastika
2022–24 adaptation of Homer's ''Odyssey''
characters using unique instruments. Using this technique, Epic uses symbolism through representative instruments, with Odysseus being represented with
Epic:_The_Musical
flags, whose colours shall be red, yellow and blue, in three zones." The symbolism traditionally ascribed to the colours is that the yellow band stands for
Flag_of_Venezuela
Traditional headdress worn by men in the Middle East
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Keffiyeh
Series of paintings by Jacques-Louis David
First Consul in a chariot accompanied by winged figures. David chose symbolism rather than allegory. His figure of Bonaparte is heroic and idealized
Napoleon_Crossing_the_Alps
Cylinder-shaped cap with a flat crown
Balaclava facekini Baseball trucker Bicycle clip Casquette Deerstalker Horse racing Mounteere Rally Sports visor green eyeshade Stormy Kromer Swimming
Fez_(hat)
Legendary creature
legendary creature with the front half of an eagle and the hind half of a horse. It was invented at the beginning of the 16th century by Ludovico Ariosto
Hippogriff
Capital of a column of Mauryan emperor Ashoka in India
and technologies were in a state of flux. The lion capital is rich in symbolism, both Buddhist and secular. In July 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru, the interim
Lion_Capital_of_Ashoka
How airlines decide to brand themselves and paint aircraft
international market. Liveries and logos are listed alphabetically by type of symbolism. Aeroflot: Russian national flag, with traditional winged hammer and sickle
List of airline liveries and logos
List_of_airline_liveries_and_logos
Art made by children
while painting landscapes, while also exploring new imagery, painting "more horses and more people". Andres Valencia is a young artist from California known
Child_art
Sexual relations between humans and donkeys
Chang, T. Susan; Meleen, M. M. (2021). Tarot Deciphered Decoding Esoteric Symbolism in Modern Tarot. Llewellyn Worldwide, Limited. ISBN 978-0-7387-6462-7
Bestiality_with_a_donkey
Sculpture by Donatello in Padua, Italy
conveys Gattamelata's power with symbolism. He commands a powerful horse and both appear ready for battle. The horse's front left hoof rests on an orb
Equestrian statue of Gattamelata
Equestrian_statue_of_Gattamelata
Painting by Leonora Carrington
Self-Portrait (Inn of the Dawn Horse) is a painting executed by English artist Leonora Carrington and is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan
Self-Portrait (Inn of the Dawn Horse)
Self-Portrait_(Inn_of_the_Dawn_Horse)
Christian relics believed to be the nails used in Jesus's crucifixion
particularly Roman Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox. In Christian symbolism and art, they figure among the Arma Christi or Instruments of the Passion
Holy_Nail
1967 short story by Harlan Ellison
AM also takes different forms before the humans, alluding to religious symbolism. Furthermore, the ravaged apocalyptic setting combined with the punishments
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
I_Have_No_Mouth,_and_I_Must_Scream
Celebration in the Russian Empire
station, greeted by a large number of dignitaries. The tsar mounted a white horse and rode alone, sixty feet ahead of the rest of the party and his Cossack
Romanov_Tercentenary
Dismantled statue in Jenin, Palestine
Horse to Marco Cavallo [it], a horse statue made by psychiatric patients in Italy in 1973, stating that these artworks reflect the use of symbolism and
The_Jenin_Horse
Suit of tarot cards
represents a near completion of the symbolism (as with the suits of Cups and Pentacles), or an overwhelm by the symbolism (as with the suits of Swords and
Suit_of_cups
1970 film by Alejandro Jodorowsky
use of maimed and dwarf performers, and heavy doses of Judeo-Christian symbolism and Eastern philosophy, the film is about El Topo—a violent, black-clad
El_Topo
Aspect of ancient Jewish art
with twelve depictions. In the bullseye is a sun god with the appropriate horses-chariots imagery. The Beth Alpha example has been called one of Israel's
Zodiac mosaics in ancient synagogues
Zodiac_mosaics_in_ancient_synagogues
Triptych painting by Hieronymus Bosch
panels place the work on the Third Day of Creation. The intricacy of its symbolism, particularly that of the central panel, has led to a wide range of scholarly
The Garden of Earthly Delights
The_Garden_of_Earthly_Delights
Japanese manga series
artwork. Scott Green of Ain't It Cool News praised the story for its symbolism and political themes. Green also praised the artwork. Katherine Dacey
Satsuma_Gishiden
Middle-Eastern sabre with a curved blade
scimitars is from the 9th century among soldiers in Khurasan. They were used in horse warfare because of their relatively light weight when compared to larger
Scimitar
Statue of a rider mounted on a horse
rider mounted on a horse, from the Latin eques, meaning 'knight', deriving from equus, meaning 'horse'. A statue of a riderless horse is strictly an equine
Equestrian_statue
1830 painting by Eugène Delacroix
(1824) Orphan Girl at the Cemetery (c. 1824) The Massacre at Chios (1824) Horse Frightened by a Thunderstorm (c. 1824) Tam O'Shanter (1825) Greece on the
Liberty_Leading_the_People
Traditional ranch worker in North America
significance and legend. A subtype, called a wrangler, specifically tends the horses used to work cattle. In addition to ranch work, some cowboys work for or
Cowboy
Fictional character created by J. R. R. Tolkien
Kreeft wrote that "they exemplify the Old Testament threefold Messianic symbolism of prophet (Gandalf), priest (Frodo), and king (Aragorn)." In the BBC
Gandalf
2025 concert tour by Beyoncé
identity of country music, which are criticized and claimed through songs, symbolism and during narrated passages in video interludes. The tour received critical
Cowboy_Carter_Tour
Hindu festival of lights
celebration of its significance to annual crop cycles. The agricultural symbolism is also observed on this day by many Hindus as Annakut, literally "mountain
Diwali
Deity of Hindu
"bit". Like the bridle or bit – placed in the mouth – is used to direct a horse, Goddess Valgamukhi gives the supernatural power of control over one's foes
Bagalamukhi
Horse used by Gautama Buddha prior to his renunciation
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, India) was an eighteen cubit long, favourite white horse and royal servant of Prince Siddhartha, who later became Gautama Buddha
Kanthaka
Sculpture by Antony Gormley in northern England
more easily and freely attached their own meaning to the sculpture. Such symbolisms have included optimism associated with the millennium, a historical connection
Angel_of_the_North
Usually religious tower in Asian countries
that in these temples, Buddhist symbolism was fused with native Chinese traditions into a unique system of symbolism. Some believed reverence at pagodas
Pagoda
Mexican political party
Adler-Lomnitz, Larissa; Salazar-Elena, Rodrigo; Adler, Ilya (2010). Symbolism and Ritual in a One-Party Regime: Unveiling Mexico's Political Culture
National Action Party (Mexico)
National_Action_Party_(Mexico)
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