Lore:Ouroboros
TheOuroborosis a symbol linked toSatakal,depicted as a circular image portraying aserpentconsuming its own tail.[1]Another version of this symbol, featuring three heads resembling aneagle,lion,anddragon,became connected to theThree Banners War.[2][UOL 1]
Culture[edit]
Redguard[edit]
InRedguardculture, the symbol of a snake consuming itself in an endless cycle of rebirth was a motif revered as a symbol of their godSatakal.[1]
Three Banners War[edit]
During theSecond 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 theAldmeri Dominion,the lion for theDaggerfall Covenant,and the dragon for theEbonheart 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, includingholidayitems for celebrations such as theNew Life Festivaland theWitches Festival,[3][4][5]as well as other celebratory occasions.[6][7]The imagery was incorporated into ChefDonolon's renowned cake collection, adorning desserts known as Jubilee Cakes.[6][8][9]
Gallery[edit]
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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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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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Ouroboros
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Sigil of the Alliance War (Fortnite)
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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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Akatosh coiled around Nirn
References[edit]
- ^abCoil of Satakalantiquity codex entries and appearance inESO
- ^abAlliance Warcard back inLegends
- ^Hollowjack Lantern, OuroborosinESO
- ^Winter Ouroboros WreathinESO
- ^New Life Cookies and AleinESO
- ^abJubilee Cake 2019's appearance and description inESO
- ^Anniversary Jubilee Gift BoxinESO
- ^Chef Donolon's dialogue inESO
- ^Events ofAche for CakeinESO
Note:The following references are considered to beunofficial sources.They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.
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