Symbols in Heraldry and Mythology

The video explores the meanings of five heraldry symbols: the lion, key, escallop, bizant, and boar. Each symbol is examined through historical, mythological, and religious lenses, revealing their significance in various cultures and traditions. The lion symbolizes courage and leadership, the key represents guardianship and spiritual power, the escallop signifies pilgrimage and hospitality, the bizant denotes trust and treasure, and the boar embodies warrior spirit and hospitality.

What does the lion symbolize in heraldry?

• Peace

• Wisdom

• Deathless courage

• Wealth

Which historical figure is associated with the lion in Greek mythology?

• Perseus

• Odysseus

• Hercules

• Achilles

In Christian tradition, what does the key symbolize?

• Power to dissolve sin

• Courage

• Eternal life

• Wealth

Which Greek goddess is associated with the key?

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Hecate

• Athena

What does the escallop shell represent in heraldry?

• Wisdom

• Hospitality

• Courage

• Strength

Which apostle is symbolized by the escallop shell?

• Saint Peter

• Saint John

• Saint James

• Saint Paul

What does the bizant symbolize in heraldry?

• Trust and treasure

• Wisdom

• Courage

• Peace

Which empire is associated with the origin of the bizant?

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

In heraldry, what does the boar symbolize?

• Courage

• Wealth

• Wisdom

• Hospitality

Which goddess is linked with the wild boar in Greek mythology?

• Hera

• Athena

• Demeter

• Artemis