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In the medieval world, it was common knowledge that the pelican would pierce itself in the breast to provide nourishment for its young. The pelican therefore became a symbol of self-sacrifice and was adopted by the Catholic Church to represent Jesus of Nazareth.
In the medieval world, it was thought that the pelican would pierce itself in the breast to provide nourishment for its young. The pelican therefore became a symbol of self-sacrifice.


In the S.C.A., "Pelican" often refers to the [[Order of the Pelican]].
In the S.C.A., "Pelican" often refers to the [[Order of the Pelican]].
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In the medieval world, it was thought that the pelican would pierce itself in the breast to provide nourishment for its young. The pelican therefore became a symbol of self-sacrifice.

In the S.C.A., "Pelican" often refers to the Order of the Pelican.