Уроборос Sculpture

Ouroboros (others-Greek. οὐροβόρος from οὐρά "tail" + βορά "food, food") is a coiled in a ring serpent or dragon swallowing its own tail. It is one of the oldest symbols[1][2][3], known to mankind, the exact origin of which — the historical period and a particular culture — can not be established[4]. This symbol has many different meanings. The most common interpretation describes it as a representation of eternity and infinity, in particular — the cyclic nature of life: the alternation of creation and destruction, life and death, constant rebirth and death. The symbol of Ouroboros has a rich history of use in religion, magic, alchemy, mythology and psychology[3]. One of its analogues is the swastika — both of these ancient symbols mean the movement of space[5].