do skulls and crossbones mean death?

Answer 1

History of the symbol

At Mission Santa Barbara, a religious outpost founded in California in 1786, stone "skull and crossbone" carvings denote the cemetery entrance.Actual skulls and bones were long used to mark the entrances to Spanish cemeteries (campo santo). The practice, dating back many centuries, led to the symbol eventually becoming associated with the concept of death.

Today, the skull and crossbones is still the only standard symbol for poison.

Answer 2

It means death ahead.

During the days of acquiring land to live on for prosperity and security, a person had to wander into unknown lands. Many people who traveled ahead of them would leave signs for future wanderers. By placing the skull and crossbones on a trail, individuals would then realize that danger was ahead, and if they chose to follow on- they may would want to be very cautious and on guard.

Answer 3

The picture of a skull and crossbones means "poison". Pirates also used it on their flag.

Answer 4

They are the Jolly Roger. It could mean death, but it is the flag that pirate ships supposedly used to fly. Probably mostly a figment of Hollywood!

Answer 5

I think it became really popular when the trilogy "The Pirates Of the Caribbean" came out. They used to be a form of rebellion, but now it's so popular i think its more of a fashion statement. Personally I love them. They are rad. That's because I love pirates. I always have. Even before the movies came out.

Answer 6

Basically? Yes. That's why they are displayed on poisons in most cartoons and movies. They are also used as the pirate symbol which I guess is meant to represent them as dangerous and nobody to mess with.

Answer 7

I think so. But the most common association with them is pirates. Funny, cause as I now, real pirates never used that flag.

Answer 8

Si