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A continuous line folding back on itself at right angles.
Also known as: Greek key, Meander pattern, Fret pattern, Zigzag border
The meander is a border pattern of one unbroken line turning at right angles, and it is named after the winding Maeander river in Anatolia. It is a decorative motif of great antiquity rather than a national emblem, though it is strongly associated with Greece.
Denotes a continuous right-angled fret pattern used as a border in Greek art and architecture from the Geometric period onwards.
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Takes its name from the Maeander river in Anatolia, whose winding course the pattern was likened to.
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Appears independently in Chinese, Mesoamerican and other traditions, so its presence is not by itself evidence of Greek influence.
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A single continuous line making repeated right-angled turns to form a band of interlocking square spirals, running as a border.
A fuller structured visual breakdown is not yet documented for this symbol.