Strength Symbols And Their Meanings, History, & Facts

The concept and meaning behind strength have been with humanity from the early age of man.

You’ll find that the first known human civilization, the Australian Aboriginals, had a shield symbol as part of the culture. It could mean to protect, or it could mean strength.

They also had spear symbols that could insinuate the same meaning.

Strength has always been a common factor in ancient civilizations. The symbolism behind strength may have changed throughout the centuries, but the history remains.

Here are popular strength symbols throughout history, their meaning, and the facts behind them.

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Strength Symbols And Their Meanings, History, & Facts (Table Summary)

Strength Symbols Table

Strength Symbols	Images	Brief Info
Australian Aboriginals		Australian Aboriginals had numerous symbols. They didn’t have a written language but they used iconography to communicate. Here’s an icon of the word ‘man’ that could symbolize strength.
Mesopotamian (Horns)		Horns were sacred in ancient Mesopotamia. In fact, the was a horned cap called agu sha qarni that was only worn by gods to symbolize strength.
Egyptian (Hand)		The Egyptians considered the hand to be a symbol of support and strength. To the left is the hieroglyph that represented the word ‘hand.’ This heiroglyph also represented the letter ‘d.’
Egyptian (Uraeus)		This is used as a symbol of sovereignty, royalty, deity, and divine authority in ancient Egypt.
Ancient Mayans (Jaguar)		The ancient Mayan people revered and held the jaguars to be sacred beings. They represented ferocity, strength, and valor.
Ancient Greek (Labrys)		According to ancient Greek the Labrys is Zeus’ chosen weapon. It represented strength and feminine authority.
Ancient Greek (Hercules Knot)		Hercules’ Knot is considered to be a symbol of marriage, love, and strength.
Ancint Greek (Golden Fleece)		The Golden Fleece symbolizes spiritual strength.
Perisan civilization (Leopard)		The Persian Leopard was a sacred and divine animal that represented strength during the ancient Persian Empire.
Roman civilization (Caduceus)		The serpents and the wings on the caudceus symbolize strength.
Roman civilization (Cornucopia)		The horn in the cornucopia symbolizes strength while the entire symbol of the cornucopia symbolizes abundance.
Roman civilization (The Manus)		The Manus indicated strength, authority, and power for the Romans.
Roman civilization (Sheaf or Bundle)		The sheaf or bundle symbolized unification, integration, and strength in the ancient Roman civilization.
Medieval Era (Knights)		Knights were feared and protected warriors on the medieval battlefield. They represented honor, strength, and valor.
Crows		Crows symbolized spiritual strength.
Elephants		Because of its massive size, the elephant represented strength and libido in several cultures.
Hippopotamus		The ancient Egyptians considered the hippo to be a symbol of strength and vigor.
Lions		Known as the ‘king of beasts’ lions represented strength and masculinity.
Snakes or serpents		Across different cultures,snakes represent strength.
Tigers		The Tiger plays the same role as the Lion. It represents strength and masculinity.
Dragons		In ancient China, dragons represent strength and they are also a scared and divine being.
Giants		Giants are massive beings that represent strength thanks to their size.
Unicorns		This legendary creature represents strength thanks to its horn.
Flight		Flight is on this list because is it is the concept of raising oneself through other qualities such as power or strength.
Light		Light represents spiritual strength.
Horns		Horns in general are symbols that represent strength. Most horned animals in different cultures represent strength.
Oak Tree		The oak tree was scared to the Greeks and is present in Greek mythology as a symbol of strength.
Strength Card		As a major arcana card in the tarot deck, the strength card is a straight forward representation of strength.
Chariot Card