I chose an ancient greek symbol. The Sun of Vergina.
http://www.chicago.agrino.org/images/bankers/Ilios_Verginas.gif
2006-09-27 12:31:02 · 10 answers · asked by Spartan 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The flag of Cyprus is:
The map of the island in orange (a colour close to cooper - Cyprus had a lot of it). The white backround it's the symbol of peace.
The two olive branches are also a symbol of peace and virtue.
Someone came up with that flag because, by law, he had to avoid any national symbols or colours of the Greek nation and the minority of the gypsy turks of the island.
I hate that flag ! We fought for a Union with Greece, not an "independent" village.
2006-09-27 13:27:27 · update #1
The flag of Cyprus is:
The map of the island in orange (a colour close to cooper - Cyprus had a lot of it). The white backround it's the symbol of peace.
The two olive branches are also a symbol of peace and virtue.
Someone came up with that flag because, by law, he had to avoid any national symbols or colours of the Greek nation and the minority of the gypsy turks of the island.
I hate that flag ! We fought for a Union with Greece, not for an "independent" village.
2006-09-27 13:28:49 · update #2
I think I have to agree with you. The Sun of Vergina means so much ... It's a pity that some ignorant barbarians tried to steal it some years ago and put it on the clout they call their flag.
2006-09-27 19:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by mortisia2121 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
The cross! A very ancient symbol utilized by people for protection from bad energy.It always inspired faith to people and strenght. It became the symbol of Christianism. It is used in Greek flag.
2006-09-28 20:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by elmamelenia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Indo-European Swastika!
Older than Macedonian Vergina Sun!
And more semantic!
Pitty the Nazies used it in wrong way!
(BTW, people are murdering also in the name of the Cross, Moon, .... )
And a question for you: What are symbolizing olive branches and leafs at Cyprus flag?
2006-09-27 12:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anno Domini 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like that one too
(but i haven't even heard of it until now)
I also like the simple star of david espacially since i read the Da Vinci code and watched the movie
2006-09-27 12:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by ally 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THis is my favorite symbol: ?
It's truly beautiful that mankind can always strive for more understanding and continue to ask and learn.
2006-09-27 13:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by just browsin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Cross. It means so much, and can be interpreted so many different ways.
2006-09-27 12:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by alanna801 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a cross
It's simple and means so many diffrent things to so many diffrent people
2006-09-27 12:40:36 · answer #7 · answered by Ronnie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dove
2006-09-27 12:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vampires
2006-09-27 12:38:23 · answer #9 · answered by the sun should burn out tommorow 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
(!)
yeah....
2006-09-27 12:33:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋