The bridge is a symbol of passage – symbolically connecting our world with the afterworld.
In Ancient cultures, including Ancient Rome, the constructions of bridges were considered as sacred and usually would be accompanied by rituals in order to secure the passage. Priests then were responsible for the bridges and from this emerged the term “Pontiff” – that until this day is used by the Pope.
Rainbows as well as the Milky Way are also considered as bridges towards other levels of existence.
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Published on March 02, 2009 03:20