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DunningKruger · 61-69, M
The ancient Greeks. They were symbols for the planets Venus and Mars, respectively, in ancient astronomy and astrology. They were also used in alchemy to represent copper and iron.
Carl Linnaeus adopted the symbols' use to represent female and male flowers, respectively, along with the symbol for Mercury to represent hermaphroditic flowers. Their use spread into other fields from there.
Carl Linnaeus adopted the symbols' use to represent female and male flowers, respectively, along with the symbol for Mercury to represent hermaphroditic flowers. Their use spread into other fields from there.
octoberthesixth · 31-35, F
@DunningKruger is this copy and paste or genuine knowledge?
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
@octoberthesixth Genuine knowledge. I've studied ancient history for many years.
