- Clavicula Nox
Clavicula Nox is a magical symbol, one of the key symbols in
Dragon Rouge . In Latin, the phrase "clavicula noctis" literally translates into "key of night".The Clavicula Nox symbol is composed by symbols of
Atlantis , atrident placed into a circle. The trident, symbol of Neptune,Shiva and also thedevil , symbolises unconsciousness while the circle representsconsciousness . Clavicula Nox is a symbol which signifies the process of turning unconsciousness into consciousness. It is a psychological meaning of Atlantis's myths.Thomas Karlsson , co-founder ofDragon Rouge , further explains the origins and additional meanings of the symbol:Every Dragon Rouge's Lodge must include the Clavicula Nox in its individual emblem. [cite web | url=http://www.dragonrouge.net/english/Lodges_and_ritual_groups.pdf |title=Lodges and Ritual Groups|accessdate=December 10 | accessyear=2006 | year=2005 | pages = pp. 1]
Therion song
"Clavicula Nox" is also a song by Swedish symphonic metal band Therion, a band that has often drawn inspiration from
Dragon Rouge . The song appears on two albums: "Vovin " (female vocals, performed bySarah Jezebel Deva (Audio|Therion_-_clavicula_nox.ogg|sample)) and "Crowning of Atlantis " (male vocals). The lyrics of the song were written byThomas Karlsson , and it directly refers to the aforementioned symbol.References
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