⚱
funeral urn
Unicode: 26B1
Description
A trident symbol, resembling the three-pronged spear often associated with sea deities.
Group:
Objects > other-object
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or evocative of power, the sea, or mythology.
Backstory
The trident is an ancient mythological and historical symbol. In the Unicode standard, it was adopted as part of Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600-U+26FF) block to represent various common symbols. Its primary association is with the Greek god Poseidon and the Roman god Neptune.
Usage Examples
- Referring to historical mythology: 'Poseidon wielded his formidable trident. ⚱'
- Indicating something related to the sea: 'Deep sea exploration ⚱'
- As a design element in fantasy themes: 'The king's weapon: ⚱'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with Poseidon/Neptune, god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Can also represent fishing or maritime themes.
East Asian culture:
May be recognized as a mythical weapon or a symbol of power, though less culturally resonant than in Western mythology.