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Utena: Ohtori Akio Saga Lyrics Notes
The following are in order of the duel fought.
Virtual Star Embryology
Egg: "Mystical symbol of the Creatress, whose World Egg contained the universe in
embryo. Orphics said the Great Goddess of darkness, Mother Night, first brought forth
the World Egg which was identified with the moon. Heaven and earth were made of the
two halves of the eggshell, and the first deity to emerge was the bisexual Eros the
Desired. The Egg was a common Oriental image of creation. Its western versions 'went
back to cosmologies of the Tiamat-type and the early exchanges between Greece and
the East.' Egyptians' signs for the World Egg was the same for an embryo in a woman's
womb" (Walker, 270).
Lunar, Mercurial, Venusian, Solar, Martian, Jovian, Saturnian: The seven planets from
traditional astrology.
Sidereal: Stars.
An Immortal Emperor in a Mundane Universe
Alchemy: Some wanted to synthesize precious metals. See first lyrics section.
Cosmic Egg: See above.
Philosophical Crystal: Probably means the Philosopher's Stone from alchemy. Through steps of purification, primal matter would be turned into this stone, and from thence turn metals into
silver and gold or to have a cure for all dieseases.
Rosicrucianism: Their symbol was a five-leaf rose in a cross. They were a Christian fraternity lasting from the Renaissance up into the present. They had some associations with alchemy.
The Angel Androgynous
Androgynous: "Both man and woman, a creature of both sexes, the androgyne is often
called a hermaphrodite, which more properly designates a creature with intermediate
sexual characteristics" (Biedermann, 11). They are symbols for bringing opposites
together in divine unity.
Angel: At first they were personifications of God's will, then members of the heavenly
host or court of God the King. They became more and more androgynous in the Middle
Ages and early Renaissance.
Anima/Animus: See fairy tale motifs section.
Chaos: For various mythologies, out of this primordial matter, cosmic order arrived.
Dioscuri: The sons of Zeus, Castor and Polydeuces (Pollux in Latin). Later they became the Twin/Gemini constellation, and as the evening and morning stars.
Mandala: For Chinese Taoists, the mandala of yang and yin represented the androgyne.
Used in meditation.
Pentagram: The pentagram's five points can be a symbol for the 4 elements controlled by spirit. The star within a circle can mean wholeness or protection, or the focus of energy.
Seraphitus/Seraphita: Seraphita is a work written by Honore de Balzac. Seraphitus and Seraphita are the same person, an androgyne, and the protagonist of the tale. Seraphitus denotes
the male, and Seraphita the female half. Seraph or seraphim are of the highest order of angels.
I Am All the Mysteries in Creation*
Alhambra: Palace of the Moorish kings in Spain.
Amphitheater: Used in ancient Rome for gladitorial events and other spectator festivities.
Bomarzo: Created by the Duike of Bomarzo after his love's death. He called the garden a Sacred Grove and had every element of it made into a kind of elegy to her.
Caserta: In Italy.
Cheval: Ferdinand Cheval was a French postman who built his "Palais Ideal" out of stones and pebbles he collected on his route each day.
Flora: Roman goddess of flowers.
Grotto of Orpheus: See BGM entry below.
Heraldry: The symbols of system of the armorial bearings, such as was seen on the shields or banners of monarchs.
Symbols:
Argent: Silver or White - peace and sincerity
Azure: Blue - truth and loyalty
Dragon: valiant defender of treasure; valour and protection
Gules: Red - warrior, martyr, military strength
Or: Gold - generosity and elevation of the mind
Purpure: Purple - royalty, sovereignty, justice
Sable: Black - constancy or grief
Salamander: protection
Urchin: Hedgehog - provident provider
Vert: Green - hope, joy, and loyalty in love
Hidden Miracle of the Eucharist: From Catholicism. During Mass, the bread and wine is transformed into the body and blood of Christ.
Historical Art of the Baroque: Period in European design marked by high ornamentation.
Isola Bella: An Italian island with a Baroque palace and garden.
Ispahan: City in Iran once known for being one of the largest and most beautiful cities before the 1700s.
Linderhof: Castle in Germany built by Ludwig II.
Matthias: The apostle chosen to take the place of Judas Iscariot.
Miracle of the Rose: Could be a number of references. The red rose in Christian symbolism stood for Jesus' blood while on the cross. It's a symbol for the Virgin Mary, and there is also a legend
from the Medieval period where roses bloomed miraculously in Bethlehem at the prayers of a woman falsely accused and to be burnt but by the miracle was saved by God.
Neuschwanstein: German castle built by Ludwig II.
Obelisk: These were once important in ancient Egypt. The first obelisk at the world's creation was said to have been the first object the sun touched.
Sahmek: 15th letter of Greek alphabet.
Santa Maria della Concezione: Church dedicated to Virgin Mary in Rome.
Versailles: The very grand palace of France.
The Natural Compatriots' Palace Perspective Book
Nazca: The Nazca culture existed from 100-800 A.D. Today the Nazca culture is remembered by the pottery and famous Nazca lines left behind. The Nazca lines cover
500 sq. km. in the Nazca Valley, and though not visible from the ground, from the air, one cas see patterns of plants, animals, and figures. A bird and spider are included among
these. To this day it is uncertain what the purpose of the Nazca lines was exactly. The Nazcas had an agricultural base around which the society revolved, and this may be a
reason for them, or it may be a type of zodiac.
Plato & Orbits: In his time there were only thought to be five planets, plus the sun, moon, and earth. Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus were among the original five.
Bluebeard (BGM)
A fairy tale written by Charles Perrault. It's the story of a wealthy man no woman wishes to marry due to his bluebeard which they find
ugly, plus none of his past wives have been seen again after he's married them. After a time, he wins the good graces of a
neighbor's youngest daughter. After the wedding, he tells her he must leave for a spell but she may amuse herself as she wishes and
go anywhere in the house she wants, except a small closet locked with the smallest key. While away, curiosity causes her to peek into
the room after being forbidden and there she finds the murdered wives of Bluebeard. In the end, just as Bluebeard's about to strike off
her head for looking into the forbidden room, her brothers arrive and kill him, and she is left all the estate.
Orpheus (BGM)
Mythical Greek poet who's music could tame wild beasts and move any being. He was husband to Eurydice, and moved Persephone
so that she allowed the poet to take his wife from the underworld on condition he not look back before they completely cleared the
underworld. Impatient, Orpheus looked back, and Eurydice was forced to return to Hades forever.
*Meanings for heraldic symbols in this duel song gleaned from this site: http://www.fleurdelis.com/meanings.htm