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Translingual
Etymology
The Greek letters kappa-rho with an abbreviation stroke at bottom, for Κρόνος (Krónos), the Greek equivalent to the Roman god Saturn. The cross at top was added later, to Christianize the symbol of a pagan god.[1]
Symbol
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Derived terms
- (alchemy): 🜪 – lead ore.
Gallery
- Late Classical and Medieval forms
- The Saturn symbol before the cross was added
- A decorative variant in the Netherlands
- As a symbol for lead
- An abstract variant
- Symbol on a royal-blue background
- Mariner logo
- Transit of Saturn
Related terms
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