brachium and its meaning "the brachium (arm) symbol was also frequently used in hieroglyphs, sometimes with the hand extended or clenched. when the hand was depicted holding a staff, it signified the liberality and generosity of the gods. when it held a vine, it represented divine blessings descending upon the earth." "this extended arm symbolized divine power and providence, extended to protect and guide. as diodorus siculus notes, the right arm depicted with fingers extended symbolized the beneficence of the divine, offering assistance and support to those in need." (end of the passage)
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