Friday, July 22, 2011

The Symbol of the Circle of Hernes

The symbol of our Brotherhood can be broken into three main parts. The circle, the triskele, and the horns. Each has it's own representation and many meanings across the globe. Our choice in these was very purposefully done.

The Circle. Our Brotherhood is a group, all encompassing and striving to incorporate all men who wish to join. A circle, having no end and no beginning is perpetual. As long as the human race is around, men will be there and will always share a great bond with their fellow man. A circle, having no point, is equal in all things as we strive to be one with our brothers and equal to all. We have no ranks or titles other than Brother.

The Triskele. Most commonly used as a symbol for three phases, it has also been used historically as the three phases of manhood. Child, Man and Graybeard. The child is one who is learning the ways of man and growing into his body, his virility, his power and his spirituality. The man is one who has reached that phase yet is still developing those things and is a strong, masculine, virile creature. The graybeard, no less a man but with the wisdom of years and ages past, he is the councilor and teacher of younger men.

The horns or antlers. As our namesake, Hernes was a great hunter who, to survive a fatal wound, had attached the horns of his last kill. Giving him a second lease on life, it also removed him from the court where he served and returned him to his more animalistic nature. Many of the Masculine divines were horned and connected to their deep desires and virility.

Combined, the symbols are representative of our focus. To be strong, virile and spiritual men, well balanced and part of a greater brotherhood. To be equal to our contemporaries and constantly growing, and teaching the lessons we've learned.

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