Common Symbols and Motifs in Heraldry, clothing and art part 2/?
Part one: Elves of Aman World Building Masterlist
I’m going to do the Sindar on this post though I might do the Falathrim separately and the Nandor and Avari on the later ones then go to humans! So I might increase the number of these more.
I will also probably add to this list just as I have the other one
Sindar of Doriath
Nightingales Generally ascribed meanings: the Queen Melian, song, love and devotion, bonding, joy
Bracken fern and fiddleheads fern Generally ascribed meanings: geometry and order
Beech Leaves: Generally ascribed meanings: Abundance, generosity, resourcefulness
Holly leaves Generally Ascribed Meanings: honor, defense, resilience
Oak leaves Generally ascribed meanings: Friendship, loyalty
Niphradel and snowdrops Generally ascribed meanings: purity, youth, innocence, cycles
Elanor Generally ascribed meanings: light, growth, curiosity
Bluebells Generally ascribed meanings: spring, fleet footedness
Elm leaves Generally ascribed meanings: the king, service, steadfastness
Sindar of Mithrim
Nettles, stem, leaves and flowers Generally ascribed meanings: nettles are used in the northern Sindar culture in a variety of ways including fiber for fabric, eating, and medicinal teas. Their appearing in heraldry, art and symbolism is usually believed to mean resilience, the change of winters to spring, and the earths resources
Clouds Generally ascribed meanings: the heavens, tranquility
Outline of mountains Generally ascribed meanings: history, family, honesty
Wolf's Bane Generally ascribed meanings: Lore, knowledge
Blue bellflower: Generally ascribed meanings: color, joy, exploration
Trout Generally ascribed meanings: home, water
Lake birds (herons, swans) Generally ascribed meanings: grace, flight, legacy
Lake birds (ducks, loons, teals) Generally ascribed meanings: cycles of life and predation, respect for land
Fir tree Generally ascribed meanings: shadow and light, truth
Sunflowers Generally ascribed meanings: joy, sun, day
Sindar of Nevrast (non Falathrim) Aquatic birds one (ducks/shelducks/grebe/teals/eider/sea ducks) Generally Ascribed meanings: stability, peace, family
Aquatic birds two (cranes/egrets/herons) Generally ascribed meanings: grace, skill, aptitude, seeking
Aquatic birds three (loons, crakes, rails, etc) Generally ascribed meanings: song, mystery, change
Ripples on a lake Generally ascribed meanings: the world, the ages, time
The clifflines of Nevrast: Generally ascribed meanings: strength, wisdom
Marsh grasses: Generally ascribed meanings: roots, abundance
Sea Lavender Generally ascribed meanings: the lands and sea, gentleness
Sunflower or daisy
Generally ascribed meanings: resilience, loyalty
General among the Sindar of Beleriand:
hummingbirds generally ascribed meanings: pollination, flora and fauna, wonder
butterflies and dragonflies generally ascribed meanings: change and transformation, fragility and beauty
willow trees generally ascribed meanings: peace, connection to Ulmo, mystery, prophecy
Obviously this isn't a complete list as many, many species of flora and fauna have their own meanings! Please feel free to ask about any or ask any world building questions! I hope this is ok!
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