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• Belt (Squall is very fond of these) - The belt may either be worn as protection or as decoration, but it is a lasting image of civilian and religious apparel throughout time. It may also be considered a symbol of deprivation or restriction, as in the monk's knotted rope, a notion which has been popularized with the expression "tightening one's belt." A belt may also signify strength.
• Black (his clothing) - Black represents a lack of color, the primordial void, emptiness. It can also mean sorrow or mourning, in the Christian tradition of wearing black to funerals. In this respect it can also symbolize death. The stock market crash of 1929, dubbed "Black Tuesday" further links the color with loss, depression, and despair."
• Chain (he wears one around his neck, Rinoa keeps Squall's Griever ring on one) - Chains are the physical constraints of bondage and slavery; it is not surprising, therefore, that they have naturally come to symbolize these concepts. Chains also represent communication and marriage, a powerful and lasting unity between two entities.
• Cross (on his necklace, attached to the Griever pendant) - The cross signifies acceptance of death or suffering and sacrifice. It gives people the ability to orient themselves within space and time and acts as an amulet against danger, & a weapon against monsters.
• Feather (opening movie) - The feather is absolute lightness, flight, the element of wind and air. To wear feathers is to assume the powers of the bird, and thus puts the wearer in touch with the knowledge of the BIRD. Can also mean emptiness, dryness, height, flight, soul/heart, charity, faith and justice. Three feathers often connotes power, divinity and Light. A feather crown is a halo.
• Lion (Griever, Squall is often portrayed as one) - The lion is a very diverse symbol. It's most common traits are: dignity, strength, courage, justice, & military might, and it relates to almost any proud, courageous characteristic. The parts of the lion carry different symbolism as well; the head means care and vigilance and if it is winged, it represents fire.
• Necklace (both Squall & Rinoa have them) - The necklace indicates dignity and office, but is also a binding symbol; it is the threading together, or connection, between links.
• Ring (he gives his Griever ring to Rinoa) The ring is a tangible manifestation of the CIRCLE; it represents infinity and eternity, divinity and life. The ring also represents power, dignity, sovreignty, and strength. Thus, to bestow a ring is to indicate a transferrence of power. As is exemplified by the traditional wedding ring, the object is also binding, as with husband and wife.
• Star (the shooting star is commonly associated with Squall & Rinoa, the Squall Card refines into 3 stars) - The star is the presence of the divinity; it is hope, and the eyes of the night. It is a symbol of constancy.
• Sword (Squall's weapon) - The sword symbolizes power, protection, authority, strength, and courage; it is a symbol of knighthood and chivalry. The flaming sword of the Christian ethos seperates man from Eden. Many swords have magical properties and are given to heroes for the advancement of justice.
• Wings (Rinoa has them on her outfit) - Wings carry a number of associations: they may accompany images of Christian ANGELS, fairies, spirits, and demons. They not only represent the ability to fly, but also suggest the improvement of the subject. Winged creatures are often messengers of the gods, and they are a symbol of freedom and spirituality. In dreams, wings represent the release of creative energy.
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