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4909551759Abraham and IsaacSymbolic of man's willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice to demonstrate faith and trust in God. (Biblical)0
4909681761AbsalomThe word alludes to paternal grief and to a lost and faithful son. (Biblical)1
4910748121AchillesTypically refers to vulnerable part of a person's character (Greek)2
4919272938AgamemnonWho sacrifices daughter Iphigenia to win the gods favor for his war against Troy. (Greek)3
4919290271AntigoneSymbolic of the choice between the gods authority and civil authority, or the choice between justice and law. (Greek)4
4919301603ArmageddonOften used in literature to refer to an up apocalyptic climax or time of judgement. (biblical)5
4919306530AtalantaShe is the archetype of speed, strength, and daring foiled by a trick of the intellect. (Greek)6
4919328135AtlasAs punishment for his actions he was condemned to hold the weight of the world on his shoulders. (Greek)7
4919335521Blind leading the BlindRepresents a lack of spiritual enlightenment. (biblical)8
4919341855Burning BushSymbolic of initial reluctance, followed by proof of authoritative truth. Also represents physical proof of divinity. (biblical)9
4981445876By bread aloneIn Matthew Christ said " Man Shall not live by bread10

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