Beeldleer scope note

Circles in culture symbolize universal concepts like infinity, unity, and cyclical time, with specific manifestations including the Oglala Lakota's sacred tipis and talking circles, Indigenous American sun symbols, the Chinese Yin and Yang concept, and Christian wedding rings representing eternity. Many cultures also use circular arrangements for community gatherings, rituals, and governance, such as in ancient Greek communities, Mayan sun masks, and Tibetan meditation mandalas.