Lore:Ouroboros
The Ouroboros is a symbol linked to Satakal, depicted as a circular image portraying a serpent consuming its own tail.[1] Another version of this symbol, featuring three heads resembling an eagle, lion, and dragon, became connected to the Three Banners War.[2][UOL 1]
Culture[edit]
Dunmer[edit]
Sermon 21 by Vivec speaks of a "reptile wheel, coiled potential, ever-preamble to the never-action."[3]
Redguard[edit]
In Redguard culture, the symbol of a snake consuming itself in an endless cycle of rebirth was a motif revered as a symbol of their god Satakal.[1]
Three Banners War[edit]
During the Second Era, the ouroboros symbol became associated with the ongoing conflict of the Three Banners War. This variation features heads representing each alliance: the eagle for the Aldmeri Dominion, the lion for the Daggerfall Covenant, and the dragon for the Ebonheart Pact.[2][UOL 1] It was intended to evoke the essence of the three warring alliances.[UOL 1]
This emblem was prominently featured on various decorations, including holiday items for celebrations such as the New Life Festival and the Witches Festival,[4][5][6] as well as other celebratory occasions.[7][8] The imagery was incorporated into Chef Donolon's renowned cake collection, adorning desserts known as Jubilee Cakes.[7][9][10]
Imagery of Ourobors was employed by the Fellowship of Stirk.[11]
Gallery[edit]
Akatosh coiled around Nirn
Ouroboros as a symbol of the Alliance War (Legends)
Ouroboros Crate Card (ESO)
Ouroboros (Concept Art)
Sigil of the Alliance War (Fortnite)
Ouroboros present on wreath associated with New Life Festival (ESO)
Ouroboros present on lantern associated with Witches Festival (ESO)
A cake decorated with Alliance War ouroboros (ESO)
New Life Cookies with Ouroboros, Red Diamond and guar imagery (ESO)
An Ouroboros centered around heroes and gods
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See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Coil of Satakal antiquity codex entries and appearance in ESO
- ^ a b Alliance War card back in Legends
- ^ 36 Lessons of Vivec, Sermon 21 — Vivec
- ^ Hollowjack Lantern, Ouroboros in ESO
- ^ Winter Ouroboros Wreath in ESO
- ^ New Life Cookies and Ale in ESO
- ^ a b Jubilee Cake 2019's appearance and description in ESO
- ^ Anniversary Jubilee Gift Box in ESO
- ^ Chef Donolon's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Events of Ache for Cake in ESO
- ^ Appearance of the Writhing Wall camps in ESO
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.
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