Turtle Painting

Turtle tortue Turtle, see tortoise shell tortoise. v. ecaille de tortue. /Frenchgloss/ Tortue Cet animal se représente vu de dos, la tête vers le chef, et n a pas d émail particulier. 1899 Cet animal se représente vu de dos, la tête vers le chef, et n a pas d émail particulier. Reptile 1901 dont le corps est enfermé dans une cuirasse dite carapace osseuse qui ne laisse passer que la tête, la queue et les quatre pattes. [ghhe] Known longevity of turtles. In many ancient cultures, treated with special reverence the symbol of the cosmic order: it is often attributed the beginning of creation and way of being that supports peace. Tortoise shell — convex spinal "carapace" and flat ventral "plastron"; is the way of heaven and earth. The turtle is a triple space image that includes the human race. Usually the turtle is considered female, night, moon and water sign, but also often associated with male fertility. The marks on tortoise shells with ancient times interpreted as some writings that carry hidden meaning. The ability of this animal to hide in its shell, completely hidden from the outside world, is reminiscent of the motto of people art of the late XIX century: "Leaving the ivory tower". The basic meaning: (life) force, "the location of the transcendental forces of animals", the concentration of power; Procean, Mother Earth, sustainer of Heaven and Earth, the beginning of creation, the marriage of Heaven and Earth; water, Moon, night, time; fertility, fertility, the renewal of nature, love, kindness, gentleness; the phallus, the presence of two sexes; health, durability, longevity, immortality; the progress of the relentless overcoming of difficulties; patience, endurance, diligence, diligence; slowness, caution, restraint; strong reliance, constancy, reliability; the wisdom, the foresight, the loneliness, the absorption is generic, ESI austerity, cleanliness; wear/own home; protection, security, armor, armor, shield; (rude) materialism, apathy, inactivity, laziness, omnivorous. Ancient East. Emblem Eya — Sumerian-Semitic Lord of the Abyss / dedicated EA-Oannes as the Lord of the great depths. Egypt is a Symbol of fertility and crops, associated with the flooding of the Nile: the tortoise (like a crocodile and cancer), hiding in the sand goes to show nearest the spill; two turtle scale to determine the height of spilled water. Antiquity In the Greco-Roman tradition, the symbol/personification of: the feminine, fertility (water), harvest is delayed due to the abundance of its eggs; moral love ~ "quiet restraint"; the unyielding love of life and longevity. Attribute/emblem/dedicated to: Aphrodite/Venus — its appearance from the sea waters, images of turtles marked degree temples dedicated to Aphrodite; Hermes/mercury — the cithara, shell; Apollo and pan; Prometheus — "in many myths." The animal is hermaphrodite, and Hermes associated with Aphrodite — the roundness of the female body and the phallic appearance of the head. In a sea turtle transformed the nymph of Helon, making fun of the marriage of Zeus and Hera. Greek women wore rings with a picture of a turtle. Slavs Animal, is referred to folk tradition to "skunks." Mythological representation and dialect names make her related to a frog and a snake. A number of signs brings a turtle also a lizard and a mole. According to folk legends, the turtle takes place: from food, from greed not treated the stranger (Christ), mother or godmother, covering the food bowl: — scrambled eggs, dumplings — Ukrainians, — bread and roast chicken — the Serbs, Croats, Bosnians. from witches, which were washed in a holiday and that it did not see the people lay on the bench and covered himself with a trough — Ukrainians; from a young daughter-in-law, which didn't make the father-in-law bread for dinner and of shame sat on a bread Board and cover with bowl — the Bulgarians; of daughters, which during the preparation of the test were fused with bread Board and mixing bowl in the result of a mother's curse — the Bulgarians. As punishment for the greed of the dumplings turned into turtles, and bread with chicken or eggs fused with the bowl; the witch fused with a bench and trough, and the daughter — in-law with a Board and a bowl, so was born a turtle. Some Ukrainian legends connect the origin of the turtles with a Viper who has threatened to kill people by their bite; with a flying serpent that eats people. The turtle once flew, sat on people, objedl their noses and eating the eyes. As punishment, God gave cerophytum shell. As snake and other "reptiles", the turtle is considered poisonous, and the bite is lethal. The turtle unites with the "snakes" its relationship with thunder, rain and hail. To not be afraid of thunder, in Serbia eat the eggs of turtles; the slaughter of turtles causes the castle, and flipping the rain, so in Bulgaria during the drought overturn her on purpose. Ban to kill a turtle Macedonians explain the fact that it brings happiness and asks God about the harvest. In Bulgarian cosmological representations of the turtle and the snake that is holding the entire earth. Like the snake, the turtle is able to produce "break-grass", with which you can unlock without a key any locks — Ukrainians, Belarusians, Serbs, Dalmatians, can whistle — from the poles, also to get inside the person, bringing in the belly of the man cubs, and thereby causing the emergence of tumors in the neck or in the knee — the poles. In Polesie, along with the widespread idea of the witch in the shape of frogs Dating belief and the treatment of witches in the turtle. In this appearance on Easter night, the witch enters the barn and takes away the milk from alien cows. Like a snake, a frog or a mole, a turtle has an impact on the dairy cows. In Ukraine believe that the cow will be more fatty milk, if the milk bucket to put the turtle, the cow will be milked thick milk, give her to eat a turtle egg. Like a brownie already, the weasel and the mole in the role of protectors of livestock, turtle has a beneficial effect on the pigs. To pigs was conducted and fat, in Belarus live turtle buried in the pigsty; in Belarus, Ukraine and Bulgaria got her in the tub, which fed pigs. In Ukraine, the turtle is considered useful for the cows and therefore it is put into a tub of cow stuff. China Turtle (Koei) — one of four gifted spiritual beings (along with dragon, Phoenix and tsilinem), symbolizing the water element, Yin, winter, Northern areas, black primordial chaos. In the myths the tortoise: performs the function of the hero-educator: gives the Yellow river Map (Lo Chow) the Great Yu; symbolizes the firmness: it restores the balance of the world, supporting him with her strong paws. To the fore in the symbolism of turtles are associated with cosmic order. According to ancient cosmology, the Earth rests on the back of primitive animal AO giant sea turtle whose legs are on the four corners of the earth. On the Islands of the blessed is Aoshan mountain (mountain Region). So the turtle speaks: the way of the Universe — the bottom of its carapace is square-shaped (the Earth), and the top is rounded (the Sky); symbol instant of occurrence of the created world; the unwavering world order (and a lot of unwavering order). Stone figures of a turtle (holding the pillars of the Imperial tombs) are supposed to magically maintain the stability of the cosmos. Under the name of the Black Warrior tortoise is the symbol of strength, endurance and invulnerability. As such, the turtle and the dragon depicted on the Imperial flags. Together they symbolize neunichtozhimosti, because fighting with each other, stay alive: dragon can not crush the turtle, and she could not reach the dragon. In this regard, the turtle is considered the protector against the war (defeat). As a symbol of longevity, the turtle is associated with the idea of immortality and perception of vitality: congratulating the person a happy birthday, he addressed a wish "Koei-Ling" — the great century of the turtle as a symbol of long life are often depicted with a crane. As a water creature is considered to be a fire-eater, so the ridge beams in the houses and temples are often decorated with figures of turtles, which are intended to provide magical protection against fire. The tortoise is endowed with predictive abilities, and its shell serves as a tool for predictions since the most ancient eras of Chinese culture. Perhaps this is due to the fact that all turtles the number of plates on the edge of the shell is 24 — a number that corresponds to the number of sections of the Chinese agricultural calendar. Well-known theory about the 64 traits into a turtle shell — the so-called "AMC", which recorded everything that happened and still happens in the world. As a sacred animal is often found on ancient clay vessels. From China the incarnation of a tortoise and the associated symbols are transferred to the peoples of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, becoming one of the most common motifs in the decorative art of South-East Asia. The value of the sacred symbols turtle still kept in Japan, Northern China and Central China. So, in the Chinese city of Amoy in the first week of the new year the sky donate sweets with her image. The negative value of the turtles as the epitome of shamelessness goes back to the popular belief, according to which there are only female turtles are kind of forced procreation to mate with snakes. In spoken language symbolizes cowardice: to compare the man with the turtle, turn away your head, is to accuse him that he withdraws into himself because he is afraid to face danger. Japan is the Longevity, luck and support. According to ancient beliefs (legends), the turtle holds the World Mountain, and the refuge of the immortal (pillar of the Sky, the mountain seat of the gods). The attribute of the goddess Benten. The sea turtle was the emblem of the God of seamen Kumpiry. Buddhism is One of the incarnations of the bodhisattva. Taoism Symbolizes the Great Triad, the cosmos in its entirety: the dome of the sky (upper shell), the middle the earth and man as the mediator (the body) water (the bottom shell). The Slowness of Judaism Christianity Church fathers (Patristics) is a symbol based on the earth as "living in mud". In the art of early Christianity often appears as a demonic animal (associated with otherworldly forces), evil and spiritual inertia. Often contrasted with the cock (activity, alertness): common, e.g., the sculptures of the battle of the rooster is the Herald of the Day, the turtle is the Night (Twice this theme is treated in the mosaic of an ancient Basilica in Aquileia). On the other hand, serves as a "moral replace sinful body soaring spirit" < SV. Ambrose (CA. 340-397) indicates that from the shell of turtles is possible to make a musical instrument, playing which would have gladdened the heart image that dates back to the creation myth of Hermes cifar. Also means modesty of women in marriage, lonely living in the house like a turtle in its shell. Astronomy/logy "Turtle in astrology — Chaos". ? Alchemy Massa confusa — lat. hodgepodge; the substance of Art — matter in the beginning of the conversion process. The magic of the oldest is the use of tortoise shell (pieces) how protective are the amulet, diverting the evil eye and witchcraft (spell); ~ to prolong life are used in rituals for protection from hail. The eyes of a tortoise in gold — an amulet against the evil eye. According to the belief, known to many peoples living in the garden-turtle — good protection of fruits and flowers from hail and storms. Divination In divination by dreams indicates that the dream is about the dreamer. Heraldry Immunity, insensitivity; slow but ongoing progress, development; the shield power of their own, happy family. Is present in the coat of arms of Seychelles: since 1978, two turtle — indication of the former importance of the trade in turtle shells for this area; since 1979 the image appears ivory giant turtle that is endemic to the Seychelles. Emblem (impresa) Cosimo de Medici (1389-1464) — tortoise with wind-filled sail on the back and the motto "Festina lente" — Latin. hurry slowly (make haste slowly), that is, take your time, do it confidently. The Turtle is emblematic Symbol of allowances available. "I'm all Packed up here, And I'm happier than a king." EMSI 9-12, p. 143 Turtle is the guardian of his house. The symbol of a good housewife. Proverb: "a Woman may be absent at home on only three occasions: when she's baptized, when she marries and when her funeral". EMSI 58-10, p. 350 Turtle is the Best own house. "The house is a luxurious Palace, where we Can find safety, health and confidence. And even if it's mediocre the estate, There we shall always live in peace". EMSI tab.18-2, p. 177 Turtle, climbing a hill eventually it will reach the top. "Those who are advancing slowly but surely, Can go far. This proves That it's good to be patient. That's what we can debtsa трудолю6ием, If we are still standing. If even the most modest abilities are used in the case, They can start gaining the higher roads." EMSI tab.18-4, p. 178 Turtle Cm. Fig. 9-12, 18-4 18-1 EMSI 51-14, p. 323 Psychology In symbolic and psychological interpretation, the embodiment of quiet strength, protected from any external attacks. "There is something from the ancient buzzfuse life, which, sensing danger, may at any moment to crawl back and withdraw into themselves" (Eppley). Art Attribute: marine deities; the personified Modesty is silent and not let anyone into your house; sculptor or personification Sculpture — refers to the motto "work, slowly!", very relevant to this art. Пути любви..... Как путь воды. Возможность проявлений Изменчивость стремлений. Круговорот полета, Бег горного потока. Круженья снега, Дождливых капель нега. И облаков томление, Туманное забвение. И чистота росы Восхода роза ,сны. Кристаллы льда. Вода...... Вода Пути воды...... Как путь любви. Наполненный полетом, Нектаром жизни, роком. Он окрылен мечтой, Текучей, золотой. Сверкает каплей света, Надеждою ответа. Волна желаний И дождь терзаний. Покой озер, Манящий взор. И пульса кровь... Любовь......любовь.... И капля морем обернется. И облаком прольется. Рождая красоту, Небесную мечту. И тонет взгляд , Ультрамарина синева И тонет страх. Под силой волшебства. И неизбежность тихо. Вливается в тебя Любовь ....любовь.. Вода .....вода... POLLIN 07-2014