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1. scifi.stackexchange.com › questions › 30592Name origins for characters in Harry Potter Series

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   Jan 16, 2013 · Harry Potter is also a very British series, so names like Harry (like the prince) and Ronald would be common (as would Bill for William, Percy for Percy Shelley, the 19th c. poet, Frederick, George [like St. George and the dragon, a British emblem and defeater of the snakelike creature and representation of evil], Charles). Mad Eye Moody is moody.

2. insidethemagic.net › 2020 › 04The True Meaning Of Each Harry Potter Character Name Explained

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   Apr 17, 2020 · One Inside the Magic writer said “I am not a huge Harry Potter fan, however, I have seen the first three films. With that being said — I find Severus Snape’s meaning extremely intriguing as ...

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3. www.looper.com › 1697271 › who-put-harry-potter-nameWho Really Put Harry Potter's Name In The Goblet Of Fire ...

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   Nov 3, 2024 · In both the book and film of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," which chronicles Harry's fourth year as a Gryffindor student, he and his best friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione ...

4. www.businessinsider.com › harry-potter-character'Harry Potter' Character Names: the Secret Meanings Behind ...

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   Ronald Bilius Weasley's name refers to his status as Harry's sidekick. Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. Warner Bros. The name "Ronald" is an anglicized name derived from the Old Norse name "Rögnvaldr ...

5. www.harrypotter.com › features › origins-of-hogwartsHarry Potter | The Origins of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft ...

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   Dec 10, 2017 · Hogwarts was founded by two wizards and two witches. At some point in the tenth century, four of the greatest witches and wizards that ever lived founded Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Their names were Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin. As The Sorting Hat told us, their reason for doing so ...

6. symbolsage.com › omphalos-history-and-symbolismOmphalos - History and Symbolism - Symbol Sage

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   Sep 8, 2021 · The term omphalos is the Greek word for navel. It held great symbolic meaning in the Classical and Hellenistic periods. In ancient Greek religion, the omphalos was believed to be the center of the world. It marked the sacred site of Delphi, which also became the center of Greek religion, culture and philosophy.

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   What does omphalos mean in Greek literature?

   • In Greek literature, the Ion of Euripides refers to the omphalos as the earth’s navel and Apollo’s prophetic seat. In the Iliad, it’s used to refer to the actual navel of the human body, as well as the boss or a rounded center of a shield. A 4th-century BCE coin depicted Apollo seated on the omphalos. The term omphalos is the Greek word for navel.

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   Where was the omphalos found?

   • The omphalos is a marble monument that was discovered at Delphi, Greece, during an archaeological dig. While the original monument resides in the Museum of Delphi, a simpler replica (pictured above) marks the location where the original was found.

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   Who guarded the omphalos?

   • The shrine was guarded by a serpent-dragon named Python, who was also thought to be the master of the oracle. According to the legend, Apollo slayed the serpent and the site became his chosen land. In some accounts, the omphalos also referred to the tomb of Python, as it marked the exact spot where the sun god slayed the serpent.

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   What did the omphalos symbolize?

   • Some also speculate that the omphalos symbolized the tomb, as two notable burials were recorded taking place in Delphi: Python, the former master of the oracle slain by Apollo, and Dionysius who was buried in the adyton—or cella of the temple. The Delphic priest Plutarch stated that Dionysius’ remains were close beside the oracle.

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   What is a good name for Harry Potter?

   • Harry Potter is also a very British series, so names like Harry (like the prince) and Ronald would be common (as would Bill for William, Percy for Percy Shelley, the 19th c. poet, Frederick, George [like St. George and the dragon, a British emblem and defeater of the snakelike creature and representation of evil], Charles). Mad Eye Moody is moody.

   Name origins for characters in Harry Potter Series

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   What did the omphalos symbolize in Delphi?

   • As the navel of the world, it also gave rise to an ancient religion in Delphi. Some also speculate that the omphalos symbolized the tomb, as two notable burials were recorded taking place in Delphi: Python, the former master of the oracle slain by Apollo, and Dionysius who was buried in the adyton—or cella of the temple.

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8. www.bbc.com › culture › articleThe myths and folktales behind Harry Potter - BBC

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   Nov 22, 2016 · Harry, Hermione and Ron ride on the back of a dragon that guards a vault at Gringotts bank in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (Credit: Warner Bros)