War and Order
Details and Artist’s Notes
Statue:
Mascot
Libra is the only mascot of the Zodiac that isn’t alive (or attached to something alive, if you believe Aquarius is the vessel and not the pourer of water), so her inclusion as an inanimate object reflects its status as law and order, themselves
Bronze
Bronze often represents the righteous judgement of the gods, shown in both Christian and Hellenistic mythology
This metal has been equated to both the hard labor of bronze sickles and daggers to the bronze medals of Olympians and the bronze crowns of rulers
The Scale
The scales of justice are evenly yoked here; made of shells, this feature represents Venus, the ruler of Libra, and her birth from the ocean out of a clam shell
Myrtle tree:
Love and beauty are two of Libra’s major tenets and they also happen to be represented by the Myrtle trees featured in the background
Battle:
Librans are known to keep peace, but they’re lesser known for their roles in maintaining order, a role that sometimes requires a break in peace
Are they fighting to maintain peace? Are they breaking Libra’s order? Are they trying to carry out its law?
Dove:
Again with the peace? Yup, doves are known for their docile nature and often used as universal symbols of peace, surrender, and compassion
