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Translingual[edit]
Etymology[edit]
The Greek letters kappa-rho with an abbreviation stroke at bottom, for Κρόνος (Krónos), the Greek equivalent to the Roman god Saturn. The cross at top was added later, to Christianize the symbol of a pagan god.[1]
Symbol[edit]
♄
- (astronomy, astrology) Saturn.
- (alchemy, archaic) lead.
- (Can we verify(+) this sense?) (botany, obsolete) woody perennial plant.
- (the orbital period of Saturn is 30 years)[2]
- (rare) Saturday.
- Refers to the Latin phrase dies Saturni, which literally means "Saturn's day".
Derived terms[edit]
- (alchemy): 🜪 – lead ore.
Gallery[edit]
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Late Classical and Medieval forms
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The Saturn symbol before the cross was added
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A decorative variant in the Netherlands
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As a symbol for lead
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An abstract variant
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Symbol on a royal-blue background
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Mariner logo
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Transit of Saturn
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