Heraldry opens doors.
R. Sale > 18-08-2025, 09:10 PM
The correct medieval interpretation of heraldic elements opens a door to better understanding of the VMs.
In the proper naming of the 'nebuly' line, terminology is significant when etymology and its connotations can influence interpretation. The artist clearly knows and uses the "cloudy" cosmic boundary interpretations attributed to this heraldic line pattern. Nebuly line patterns with variations occur in the botanical, cosmic, bathing, and rosette illustrations.
The second example of heraldry is VMs White Aries. The VMs artist presents an attempt to establish communication with the reader by posing the question: Does the reader know the armorial insignia of the pope who instituted the Catholic tradition of the cardinal's red galero?
Unfortunately, from the perspective of modern investigation, it tends to be that the reader does not readily find what the reader does not know already. However, from a medieval perspective, among certain groups, perhaps the dualistic construction of the radial / non-radial orientation serves as a sort of disguise - the intentional creation of ambiguity.
Can heraldry carry a message? Clearly it can. Better than starlight.
Can heraldry carry a hidden message? Let's follow the evidence.