Ouroboros
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A symbol that depicts a snake or dragon eating its own tail, usually associated with some religious groups or old age practices such as alchemy. It was said the symbol was dicovered on the [Silk Road] and was named by Greek travelers.
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A circular symbol of a snake or dragon devouring its tail, standing for infinity or wholeness.
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An ancient symbol frequently used in alchemical illustrations to symbolize the circular nature of the alchemists opus. Often represents self-reflexitivity or cyclicality, especially in the sense of something constantly recreating itself thus illustrating the Nietzschean concept of eternal recurrence.
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The act of self fellatio. Named after the serpent that eats its own tail, the Ouroboros is generally regarded as an act of extreme self-loathing.
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see [ouroboros]
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see [ouroboros]
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