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Berber symbols meanings



The Berber people represent the oldest inhabitants of North Africa, also known as Amazigh. Currently, their tribes extend from Mauritania to Egypt, inhabiting the mountainous regions and in some parts of the huge Sahara desert. The Berbers are recognized as Amazigh, which means free or noble, which would be "the noble and free man." "Berber" is a derogatory word derived from the Greco-Roman culture, which was used to refer to all those who did not speak Greek and, therefore, were considered barbarians.

The symbols, motifs or designs that were originally used in Berber tattoos were born in pre-Islamic times. All this symbolism was later influenced by the geometric patterns typical of Islamic culture and they have been used to decorate Berber rugs and all kinds of jewelry and handicrafts of the Amazigh tribes.

Lion's paw: the lion's claws symbolize strength. It is a symbol of protection.

Ouarida: the shape of the diamonds symbolizes a kind of flower. It is a symbol of protection against the evil eye.

Eye: the cross in the middle serves to deflect evil in four directions. It is a symbol of protection against the evil eye.

Saw: is a symbol of metalworkers, an occupation that is understood with deep respect. Metal keeps evil spirits away.

Seeds: fertility symbol.

Bird: positive motive that attracts “baraka”, divine protection.

Amulet.

Scissors: is a symbol of metalworkers, an occupation that is understood with deep respect. Metal keeps evil spirits away.

Sickle: is a symbol of metalworkers, an occupation that is understood with deep respect. Metal keeps evil spirits away.

Finger: protection symbol.

Snake and fish skeletons: both represent a holy person and also have many magical and medicinal properties.

Frog: it is associated with fertility and also with magical rites.




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