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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 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. | ||
See also a listing of [[:Category:Pelican|Members of the Order of the Pelican]] on the wiki in An Tir. | |||
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]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:32, 3 February 2026
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.
See also a listing of Members of the Order of the Pelican on the wiki in An Tir.
In the S.C.A., "Pelican" often refers to the Order of the Pelican.