The Ouroboros is a symbol linked to Satakal, depicted as a circular image portraying a serpent consuming its own tail.[1] Another version of this symbol, featuring three heads resembling an eagle, lion, and dragon, became connected to the Three Banners War.[2][UOL 1]
CultureEdit
RedguardEdit
In Redguard culture, the symbol of a snake consuming itself in an endless cycle of rebirth was a motif revered as a symbol of their god Satakal.[1]
Three Banners WarEdit
During the Second Era, the ouroboros symbol became associated with the ongoing conflict of the Three Banners War. This variation features heads representing each alliance: the eagle for the Aldmeri Dominion, the lion for the Daggerfall Covenant, and the dragon for the Ebonheart Pact.[2][UOL 1] It was intended to evoke the essence of the three warring alliances.[UOL 1]
This emblem was prominently featured on various decorations, including holiday items for celebrations such as the New Life Festival and the Witches Festival,[3][4][5] as well as other celebratory occasions.[6][7] The imagery was incorporated into Chef Donolon's renowned cake collection, adorning desserts known as Jubilee Cakes.[6][8][9]
GalleryEdit
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Akatosh coiled around Nirn
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Ouroboros as a symbol of the Alliance War (Legends)
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Ouroboros Crate Card (ESO)
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Ouroboros (Concept Art)
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Sigil of the Alliance War (Fortnite)
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Ouroboros present on wreath associated with New Life Festival (ESO)
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Ouroboros present on lantern associated with Witches Festival (ESO)
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A cake decorated with Alliance War ouroboros (ESO)
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New Life Cookies with Ouroboros, Red Diamond and guar imagery (ESO)
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An Ouroboros centered around heroes and gods
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See AlsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b Coil of Satakal antiquity codex entries and appearance in ESO
- ^ a b Alliance War card back in Legends
- ^ Hollowjack Lantern, Ouroboros in ESO
- ^ Winter Ouroboros Wreath in ESO
- ^ New Life Cookies and Ale in ESO
- ^ a b Jubilee Cake 2019's appearance and description in ESO
- ^ Anniversary Jubilee Gift Box in ESO
- ^ Chef Donolon's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Events of Ache for Cake in ESO
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.