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{{short description|Georgian symbol of the Sun}}
{{short description|Georgian symbol of the Sun}}
{{refimprove|date=December 2018}}[[File:Borjgala.svg|right|200px]]
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'''Borjgali''' ({{lang-ka|ბორჯღალი}}; also '''Borjgala''' or '''Borjgalo''') is a [[Georgia (country)|Georgian]] symbol of the [[Sun]] and [[eternity]].<ref>Evolving Virtual and Computational Paleontology. (2020). (n.p.): Frontiers Media SA. p.131 : "''seven-rayed symbol of sun and eternity typical of Georgia''" </ref><ref>Mikaberidze, A. (2015). Historical Dictionary of Georgia. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p.204</ref> The borjgali is often represented with seven rotating wings around a [[tree of life]] and can be considered as a main symbol of Georgian culture.<ref>https://www.behance.net/gallery/80748061/GEORGIAN-NATIONAL-MUSEUM</ref>
'''Borjgali''' ({{lang-ka|ბორჯღალი}}; also '''Borjgala''' or '''Borjgalo'''; '''Borçgali''' in [[Laz language|Laz]]) is a [[Georgia (country)|Georgian]] symbol of the [[Sun]] and [[eternity]].<ref>Evolving Virtual and Computational Paleontology. (2020). (n.p.): Frontiers Media SA. p.131 : "''seven-rayed symbol of sun and eternity typical of Georgia''" </ref><ref>Mikaberidze, A. (2015). Historical Dictionary of Georgia. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p.204</ref> The borjgali is often represented with seven rotating wings over the [[tree of life]] which can be used to create various shapes and variations and can be considered as a main symbol of Georgian culture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/80748061/GEORGIAN-NATIONAL-MUSEUM|title = Georgian National Museum}}</ref>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==

The term ''Borjgali'' is believed to derive from [[Mingrelian language|Megrelian]] word ბარჩხალი (''barchkhali''), which literally means "strong shining". Some other scholars believe that it has different origins. In old Megrelian ''borj'' means "time" and ''gal'' means "pass" or "flow". So the whole phrase would mean "the flow of time".
The term ''Borjgali'' is believed to derive from [[Mingrelian language|Megrelian]] word ბარჩხალი (''barchkhali''), which literally means "strong shining". Some other scholars believe that it has different origins. In old Megrelian ''borj'' means "time" and ''gal'' means "pass" or "flow". So the whole phrase would mean "the flow of time".


==Usage==
==Usage==
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This pre-Christian symbol was widely used in both western ([[Colchis]]) and eastern Georgia (in Georgian architecture's ''Dedabodzi'', "mother-pillar") as part of a [[Darbazi]] in the [[Kura–Araxes culture]] as a holy symbol.<ref>რატი იონათამიშვილი ”ბორჯღალასა და სვასტიკის გენეზისისთვის” თბ.(2006) [Rati Ionatamishvili, ''Genesis of the Leopard and the Swastika'', Tbilisi, 2006 ]</ref> During the medieval period, this symbol was incorporated as a part of Christian symbolism.
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[[File:Tedo Zibzibadze 2011.jpg|thumb|Georgian rugby player with Borjgali on his shorts and shirt]]

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This pre-Christian symbol was widely used in both western ([[Colchis]]) and eastern Georgia (in Georgian architecture's ''Dedabodzi'' (pillar) as part of the [[Kura–Araxes culture]]) as a holy symbol. During the medieval period, this symbol was incorporated as a part of Christian symbolism
Nowadays, the symbol is used in Georgian IDs and passports, as well as on [[Georgian lari|currency]] and by the [[Georgia national rugby union team|Georgian Rugby Union]]. Georgian rugby team players are called ბორჯღალოსნები (''borjgalosnebi''), which means "Men bearing Borjgali". It was also used on the naval ensign of Georgia during the late 1990s and early 2000s.<ref>{{cite book|title= Album des pavillons nationaux et des marques distinctives / National flags and distinctive markings
Nowadays, the symbol is used in Georgian IDs and passports, as well as on [[Georgian lari|currency]] and by the [[Georgia national rugby union team|Georgian Rugby Union]]. Georgian rugby team players are called ბორჯღალოსნები (''borjgalosnebi''), which means "Men bearing Borjgali". It was also used on the naval ensign of Georgia during the late 1990s and early 2000s.<ref>{{cite book|title= Album des pavillons nationaux et des marques distinctives / National flags and distinctive markings
|author=Armand du Payrat, CV(R)
|author=Armand du Payrat, CV(R)
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|pages= 238|isbn=2-11-088247-6
|pages= 238|isbn=2-11-088247-6
}}Previous edition: [pie90]<br/>
}}Previous edition: [pie90]<br/>
Format: A4 (tall) (279×210 mm)</ref> [[Georgian nationalism|Georgian nationalists]] often use symbol to emphasize national pride.
Format: A4 (tall) (279×210 mm)</ref> [[Georgian nationalism|Georgian nationalists]] often use the symbol to emphasize national pride.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="130px" heights="130px" perrow="7">
<gallery mode=packed widths="130px" heights="130px" perrow="7">

File:Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia 101.jpg|[[Colchis|Colchian]] representation of the Borjgali
File:Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia 101.jpg|[[Colchis|Colchian]] representation of the Borjgali
File:Borjgali and Star of David in Oshki.jpg|Borjgali on the Cathedral of [[Oshki]]
File:Borjgali and Star of David in Oshki.jpg|Borjgali on the Cathedral of [[Oshki]]
File:1-50 Tetri back.png|Borjgali on a Georgian coin
File:1-50 Tetri back.png|Borjgali on a Georgian coin
File:Ge-money-lari-100.jpg|Borjgali on 100 [[Georgian lari]]
File:Ge-money-lari-100.jpg|Borjgali on 100 [[Georgian lari]]
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File:Tedo Zibzibadze 2011.jpg|Georgian rugby player with Borjgali on his shorts and shirt
File:Georgian Airways Tbilisi International Airport.jpg|Borjgali on [[Georgian Airways]]
File:Georgian Airways Tbilisi International Airport.jpg|Borjgali on [[Georgian Airways]]
File:სამშობლო.jpg|Borjgali in [[Fereydunshahr]]
File:სამშობლო.jpg|Borjgali in [[Fereydunshahr]]
File:Naval ensign of Georgia (1997–2004).svg|Borgali on the former Georgian naval ensign, used during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
File:Naval ensign of Georgia (1997–2004).svg|Borgali on the former Georgian naval ensign, used during the late 1990s and early 2000s
</gallery>
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{Portal|Georgia (country)}}
{{Portal|Georgia (country)}}
*[[Armenian eternity sign]]
*[[Laz people]]
*[[Arevakhach]]
*[[Hilarri]]
*[[Hilarri]]
*[[Swastika]]
*[[Lauburu]]
*[[Triskelion]]
*[[Triskelion]]
*[[Swastika]]
*[[Western use of the swastika in the early 20th century]]
*[[Western use of the swastika in the early 20th century]]


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[[Category:Rotational symmetry]]
[[Category:Rotational symmetry]]
[[Category:National symbols of Georgia (country)]]
[[Category:National symbols of Georgia (country)]]
[[Category:Georgian mythology]]

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Borjgali (Georgian: ბორჯღალი; also Borjgala or Borjgalo; Borçgali in Laz) is a Georgian symbol of the Sun and eternity.[1][2] The borjgali is often represented with seven rotating wings over the tree of life which can be used to create various shapes and variations and can be considered as a main symbol of Georgian culture.[3]

Etymology

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The term Borjgali is believed to derive from Megrelian word ბარჩხალი (barchkhali), which literally means "strong shining". Some other scholars believe that it has different origins. In old Megrelian borj means "time" and gal means "pass" or "flow". So the whole phrase would mean "the flow of time".

Usage

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This pre-Christian symbol was widely used in both western (Colchis) and eastern Georgia (in Georgian architecture's Dedabodzi, "mother-pillar") as part of a Darbazi in the Kura–Araxes culture as a holy symbol.[4] During the medieval period, this symbol was incorporated as a part of Christian symbolism.

Nowadays, the symbol is used in Georgian IDs and passports, as well as on currency and by the Georgian Rugby Union. Georgian rugby team players are called ბორჯღალოსნები (borjgalosnebi), which means "Men bearing Borjgali". It was also used on the naval ensign of Georgia during the late 1990s and early 2000s.[5] Georgian nationalists often use the symbol to emphasize national pride.[citation needed]

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  • Colchian representation of the Borjgali
    Colchian representation of the Borjgali
  • Borjgali on the Cathedral of Oshki
    Borjgali on the Cathedral of Oshki
  • Borjgali on a Georgian coin
    Borjgali on a Georgian coin
  • Borjgali on 100 Georgian lari
    Borjgali on 100 Georgian lari
  • Georgian rugby player with Borjgali on his shorts and shirt
    Georgian rugby player with Borjgali on his shorts and shirt
  • Borjgali on Georgian Airways
    Borjgali on Georgian Airways
  • Borjgali in Fereydunshahr
    Borjgali in Fereydunshahr
  • Borgali on the former Georgian naval ensign, used during the late 1990s and early 2000s
    Borgali on the former Georgian naval ensign, used during the late 1990s and early 2000s

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Evolving Virtual and Computational Paleontology. (2020). (n.p.): Frontiers Media SA. p.131 : "seven-rayed symbol of sun and eternity typical of Georgia"
  2. ^ Mikaberidze, A. (2015). Historical Dictionary of Georgia. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p.204
  3. ^ "Georgian National Museum".
  4. ^ რატი იონათამიშვილი ”ბორჯღალასა და სვასტიკის გენეზისისთვის” თბ.(2006) [Rati Ionatamishvili, Genesis of the Leopard and the Swastika, Tbilisi, 2006 ]
  5. ^ Armand du Payrat, CV(R) (2000). Album des pavillons nationaux et des marques distinctives / National flags and distinctive markings (in French and English). Daniel Roudaut (ill.) (8th. ed.). Brest (France): S.H.O.M. (Service Hydrographique et Océanographique de la Marine). p. 238. ISBN 2-11-088247-6. 978-2-11-088247-9.Previous edition: [pie90]
    Format: A4 (tall) (279×210 mm)

Further reading

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  • Symbol dictionary [1]
  • Historical Dictionary of Georgia, Alexander Mikaberidze
  • T. Wilson „The swastika, the earliest known symbol and its migrations“ Wosh. 1990
  • Transcaucasian Banknotes, Arutiun Airapetian, p. 52
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