Dublin Core
Title
Pot
Identifier
136
Symbol Item Type Metadata
Symbol name
Pot
Symbol Description
Cauldrons symbolize the receptacle of the forces of change and fertitlity. They relate to the general symbolism of water, the vehicle of life. They also signify the unconscious mind. Pots and cauldrons often appear in folktales. The chalice is a sublimated, sacred cauldron. The cup represents simple containment.
Sources
Cirlot p. 40