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Modern Symbols that are Ancient - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade - May 25, 2016
Posted May 25, 2016
Even though we live in modern times, ancient symbols are found everywhere. Many people do not even recognize them as being ancient. Think of spirals, the Zia symbol on the New Mexico flag, the Hamsa, the cross, flowers and many other symbols in their various forms . . . all ancient but still in use today.
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