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💅 Nail crescent 📿 Ancient necklace
lunula

lunula

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A crescent-shaped metal necklace from the Bronze Age
  • noun
  • /ˈluːn.jʊ.lə/
  • Specialized
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  • The gold lunula was discovered during the archaeological excavation in Ireland.

Examples

  • The lunula was crafted from gold and adorned with intricate designs.

  • Many ancient cultures wore a lunula as a symbol of protection.

  • Many museums display a lunula as an example of ancient craftsmanship.

  • The distinctive shape of the lunula reflects its symbolic connection to the moon.

  • The gold lunula was recovered from a burial site, showcasing the artistry of the Bronze Age.

  • Many ancient tribes made a lunula to symbolize their connection to the moon and fertility.

  • Historians believe that wearing a lunula was a common practice among Bronze Age societies.

Synonyms

pendant
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A small piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain or earring

is a crescent shaped Bronze Age metal ornament usually worn on a necklace

Surface Forms

lunula singular
lunulae plural

Etymology

Lunula comes from the Latin luna, meaning 'moon', with a small ending that gives 'little moon'. Long ago people made and wore crescent metal necklaces that looked like small moons and so used the name lunula for that ornament.