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Where did orb come from?
Where did orb come from?
Giulia
Thu Nov 21 2024
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I'm curious about the origin of the word 'orb'. Where did it come from and how did it enter our language? I'd like to understand its etymology and the historical context behind its usage.
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Tommaso
Sat Nov 23 2024
The ball has been used as a symbol with deep historical significance.
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noah_stokes_photographer
Fri Nov 22 2024
By placing a cross above the ball, Christians signified their belief in the world being dominated by Christian values and teachings.
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Carolina
Fri Nov 22 2024
In ancient Roman culture, the ball represented the cosmos or the universe.
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CherryBlossomGrace
Fri Nov 22 2024
It was associated with Jupiter, the king of the gods, who was believed to rule over the heavens.
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KatieAnderson
Fri Nov 22 2024
The emperor, seen as Jupiter's earthly representative, was often depicted with balls in his iconography.
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