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TAPHOLOGY - GRAVEYARD SYMBOLISM - 10 years ago
THE SYMBOLOGY OF THE GRAVEYARD There is a rich symbolism on gravestones and tombs, especially in the Victorian era where a cornucopia (literally, on some stones) of plants, objects, animals etc. exists, all representing something. The following is a list of objects encountered on tombs; it is not comprehensive, and some sources give conflicting meanings, but it is a rough guide to what objects may be encountered and what they may mean. Plants are especially tricky as they can be difficu…
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