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Ouroboros

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An ancient symbol frequently used in alchemical illustrations to symbolize the circular nature of the alchemist's opus. Often represents self-reflexitivity or cyclicality, especially in the sense of something constantly recreating itself thus illustrating the Nietzschean concept of eternal recurrence.
Hey look at that ouroboros that Carl Jung illustrated.
by Jimmy187babyg December 1, 2009
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