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The word '[[Ouroboros]]' describes the common symbol of a snake devouring its own tail (the [[Greek]] 'ουροβορος' literally means 'tail-devouring'). It is often used as an illustration of [[circular argument]]s, and is also the source of the symbol for [[infinity]], '∞'. | The word '[[Ouroboros]]' describes the common symbol of a snake devouring its own tail (the [[Greek]] 'ουροβορος' literally means 'tail-devouring'). It is often used as an illustration of [[circular argument]]s, and is also the source of the symbol for [[infinity]], '∞'. | ||
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Revision as of 15:17, November 30, 2008
The word 'Ouroboros' describes the common symbol of a snake devouring its own tail (the Greek 'ουροβορος' literally means 'tail-devouring'). It is often used as an illustration of circular arguments, and is also the source of the symbol for infinity, '∞'.