The Hand of Eris is a symbol of the Discordian religion, symbolizing
Eris, the goddess of chaos and discord. Pictured in the Principia
Discorida, it is described:
"The
official symbol of POEE is here illustrated. It may be this, or any similar
device to represent two opposing arrows converging into a common point. It
may be vertical, horizontal, or else such, and it may be elaborated or simplified
as desired.
The esoteric name for this symbol is The Five Fingered Hand of Eris,
commonly shortened to The Hand.
NOTE: In the lore of western magic, the top curvy bit is taken to symbolize
horns, especially the horns of Satan or of diabolical beasties. The Five Fingered
Hand of Eris, however, is not intended to be taken as satanic, for the "horns''
are supported by another set, of inverted "horns.'' Or maybe it is walrus
tusks. I don't know what it is, to tell the truth. "
This image is occasionally
worn as an emblem of recognition by Discordians.
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