Skull and Bones

The origin of this symbol is unclear. The symbol itself is quite old and is most often found in ancient christian catacombs... In the Middle Ages, the skull and bone stamp was a common decoration on tombstones - many of them had the death motif “memento mori”, reminding others of the mortality of each person. Nowadays, skulls and crossbones symbolize poison.

Skull and crossbones and pirate flag

Another item often depicted with the skull and crossbones mark is the Jolly Roger or pirate flag.

The beginning of the name is not fully known. Jolly Roger in the 1703 century was called a cheerful and carefree person, but in the XNUMX century its meaning completely changed in favor of a black flag with a skeleton or skull. In the XNUMX year, the English pirate John Quelch hoisted the flag "Old Roger", which in turn was nicknamed the devil. Quote from wikipedia.pl

The flag was supposed to cause fear among the victims of the pirates, who often fled in panic at the sight of the flag - realizing what fate awaited them after meeting with dangerous pirates. Flag emblems were to be associated with destruction and destruction, as well as death.

Skull, crossbones and Freemasonry

The skull and crossbones are also an important symbol in Freemasonry, where they symbolize the withdrawal from the material world. This sign is used in initiation rituals as a symbol of rebirth. It can also symbolize the gateway to the higher realms of understanding, reached only through spiritual death and rebirth.