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Answer 2

The pearl symbolizes overcoming adversity through radiant transcendence. Because the oyster covers an irritant such as a grain of sand with smooth layers of calcium so that it no longer causes discomfort. PEARL. The making of the natural pearl commences when a grain of sand from the ocean or river floor works its way into the body of a pearl-bearing mollusk. To protect itself from this alien source of agitation, the mollusk secretes a substance (nacre, or mother-of-pearl) that slowly and cumulatively coats the foreign body until it loses its abrasive contours and becomes smooth and spherical in shape. On account of its singular origin, the pearl has been a symbol of sacred power since ancient times. In many archaic cultures the marine shell, because of its appearance, is associated with the female genitalia, and the pearl is believed to be both the sacred product and the emblem of the feminine generative power. The pearl thus symbolizes both the life that is created and the mysterious force that begets life. One example of this reproductive symbolism is found in Beiya, a Chinese text of the eleventh century CE. The author of Beiya likens the pearl to a developing fetus and calls the oyster "the womb of the pearl." The anthropomorphic image for this sacred power is the goddess of love. In the ancient Mediterranean world, shells and pearls were often symbols for the great goddesses. In a manner analogous to the pearl's origin in an oyster, Aphrodite was born from a marine conch, and the Syrian goddess was known as the Lady of Pearls. It is through this connection with feminine generative power that the pearl becomes a symbol for regeneration and rebirth as well. As a regenerative force, the pearl is often thought to have the power to heal or protect from harm. Throughout the Middle Ages and into the seventeenth century, a debate flourished among European physicians concerning the best way to prepare a pearl for healing purposes: Should it be ground or dissolved? In either case, an elixir containing a pearl was prescribed for numerous physical ailments. An Eastern example of the belief in the power of the pearl to protect life is found in the iconography of the bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha, who is especially venerated in Japanese Buddhism by pregnant women and young children as the protector of all weak and suffering humanity; statues and images depict Kṣitigarbha holding a pearl, his emblem, in his left hand. Because of their connection with rebirth and resurrection, pearls have been found in the tombs of rulers in lands as far apart as Egypt and the Americas. In Laos, a pearl is inserted into each orifice of a corpse to effect safe passage into the next world. Finding and obtaining the natural pearl is both hard work and a hazardous undertaking. Pearl fishers are known to work in pairs: One dives deep into the sea while a partner stays above to hold the other end of the fisher's lifeline and, after a predetermined time, to haul both pearl fisher and catch to the surface. The difficulties of locating and harvesting the natural pearl give rise to a second level of symbolism: The pearl represents the hard-won goal of spiritual striving. For example, in the parable about the merchant who found a pearl of special value and so went to sell everything he owned in order to purchase it, Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a pearl. In medieval European alchemy, one of the many names for the philosophers' stone is margarita pretiosa, or "precious pearl." In The Pearl, a Middle English tale by an anonymous author, the hero laments the disappearance of his pearl in a grassy meadow. Seeking it, he falls into another world, where he experiences spiritual renewal and regains the balance of his own inner nature. Zhuangzi, the legendary Daoist mystic, reports how the Yellow Emperor lost his "night-pearl" during an excursion to the edge of the world. He sought for it by means of every resource at hand: by science, by analysis, by logic. But only when, in despair, the emperor turned to the "emptiness" (xu) that is the ground of all things was the pearl restored to him. The search for the pearl is also the theme of the Gnostic Hymn of the Pearl, which relates how a prince leaves his heavenly home to recover a pearl that lies buried in Egypt in the possession of a giant serpent. The prince is sent forth by his father, mother, and brother, who watch over his journey in a way reminiscent of the second fisherman who holds the lifeline at the surface of the sea. The prince inevitably succumbs to the spell that governs all Egypt (a Gnostic symbol for the illusion of cosmic existence). He loses all memory of his origins and of the pearl (i. e., he becomes spiritually ignorant or unconscious). But his watchful parents send forth a message to awaken him and to remind him of his identity and his mission to recover the pearl. Especially in the East, from India to Japan, the pearl is often depicted in the possession of a dragon or sea monster. These mythological beings, like the serpent in the Hymn of the Pearl, are common symbols for chaos, that admixture of forces both cosmic and spiritual that oppose the establishment of a meaningful and inhabitable order. Thus, the search for the pearl often entails a heroic confrontation with the demonic. Wherever the cultivation or liberation of the soul is regarded as the goal of spiritual striving, the pearl may symbolize the soul itself. This belief may have historical roots in the mythological thinking of the Hellenistic world, from which has come the formula "Ho sōma, hē sarx" ("The body is the tomb"). In this view, the subject of spiritual and eternal life is the immortal soul that exists within an alien and perishable body. According to the Mandaeans, the pearl's temporary home within the oyster provides an allegory for the temporary dwelling of the soul within the body. A variation of this imagery is found in the Coptic Kephalaia, a Manichaean text that relates how the soul is like a raindrop that falls into the sea and enters the body of an oyster in order to develop into a pearl. So, too, the soul acquires permanent definition and individuality by enduring life in the body. The pearl as a symbol for the actualized soul found its way into the poetry of the Ṣūfī mystic Farīd al-Dīn ʿAṭṭār: Out of the ocean like rain clouds come and travel— For without traveling, you will never become a pearl! Bibliography Bausani, Alessandro. Persia religiosa: Da Zaratustra a Bahaʾullah. Milan, 1959. Bausani, Alessandro. Storia della letteratura persiana. Milan, 1959. Cirlot, J. E. A Dictionary of Symbols. 2d ed. New York, 1971. Eliade, Mircea. Images and Symbols: Studies in Religious Symbolism. New York, 1961. Contains a comprehensive bibliography. Jonas, Hans. The Gnostic Religion: The Message of the Alien God and the Beginnings of Christianity. 2d ed., rev. & enl. Boston, 1963. New Sources Donkin, R. A. Beyond Price: Pearls and Pearl-Fishing: Origins to the Age of Discoveries. Philadelphia, 1998. Hackney, Ki, and Diana Edkins. People and Pearls: The Magic Endures. New York, 2000. Landman, Neal, Rudiger Bieler, Paula Mikkelson, and Bennet Bronson. Pearls: A Natural History. New York, 2001. Malaguzzi, Sylvia. The Pearl. New York, 2001. Copyrights Pearl from Encyclopedia of Religion. Copyright © 2001-2006 by Macmillan Reference USA, an imprint of the Gale Group. All rights reserved.

Answer 3

well the pearl as we all know, is created by clams or oysters. they are created by means of a small larval form of a worm getting stuck in the clams or oysters inner layer.. the larva irritates the clam enough that the clam begins to wrap the larva in a small ball.. which creates a pearl...if u look at the inside of a clam or oyster there is a shiney layer, which is used to create a pearl...some pearls are made, by putting sand into the oyster/clams mouth, and its made like that,..well the significants of it is that it shows the beauty of life..i guess

Answer 4

Pearl: Usually pale white or cream-colored, though darker blue, gray, and even black variations exist. In tune with women, especially pregnant women. Absorbing by nature and because of this must be used with caution. If you feel excessively negative while wearing a Pearl, it will hold that energy until it is worn again. It is very nurturing. If used properly, lessen stress and its resulting maladies: hypertension, headaches, and exhaustion. May help to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Also an assist in digestion and may reduce the chance of developing ulcers. If using Pearls in conjunction with other gemstones, consider Diamonds to amplify and purify, or Emeralds to bring negative energy out and disperse it. Recommended for occupations as varied as artists, chiropractors, and farmers. Symbol of pure heart and mind; innocence, faith. Of the sea, it has watery and lunar elements, thus balancing emotions, especially for water signs. Absorbs thoughts, emotions. For digestion, stomach, immunity and emotional stress. Low integrity or anger rebounds to user. Cleanse frequently. Fire signs less compatible unless drawn to Pearl. May cool and soothe. Divers wear for shark protection. Protects against house fires. Breathing problems, high blood pressure, weakness, some eye problems. Enable one to accept love. See the good parts of oneself so you can love yourself and others more. The black pearl is a rare version of the traditional White Pearl, which is not a true gemstone but a product of the sea. The Pearl is an organic gem, formed within the interior of certain mollusks as a natural defense to an irritant. A Pearl may be any shape, but those which are round or pear-shaped are the most valuable. Irregular-shaped Pearls are called Baroque Pearls. Pearls are said to aid in inner vision and help improve self-worth. It is believed that the wearer of Pearls is able to see the love of the person from whom the gift was given. Once believed by some cultures to be the tears of God, the Pearl is sometimes referred to as the "Queen Gem" (Diamond being the "King Gem"). The Ancient Hindus included Pearls among the five precious gems in the magickal necklace of Vishnu. Traditionally, the Pearl is an emblem of chastity and purity, symbolizing love, success and happiness. These gems were once credited with possessing the ability to reproduce themselves. This quality was attributed to every ninth Pearl, each of which would be placed in a bottle with two grains of rice and left to breed. In very early medical treatments, Pearls were crushed and taken internally in honey or wine to cure a variety of ailments. They were also sometimes dissolved in acid and swallowed to honor a famous personage...Cleopatra did this to honor Marc Antony and Sir Thomas Gresham to honor Queen Elizabeth I of England. Pearls were considered a powerful protective amulet and particularly treasured by divers and fishermen who wore them as protection from the perils of the sea.

Answer 5

It brought the US into the war on behalf of the Allies by generating incredible support for the war in the US (as opposed to isolationism which was popular before the attacks on Pearl Harbor)

Answer 6

because they have fat in them so if people need fat in thiere bodys that well be put into there bodys by a shot

Answer 7

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it is so important for us to remember because it is a huge event in world history!!If it weren't for the attack in pearl harbor we wouldn't have had a world war ll.