Ἔ(E)

Name: GREEK CAPITAL LETTER EPSILON WITH PSILI AND OXIA
Unicode: U+7964
Number: 5
Translit: E
Language: el
Readable: e
Description:

The letter or symbol Ἔ is a capital Epsilon with a smooth breathing mark in ancient Greek. It is pronounced as "eh" in modern Greek. 1. Linguistic Origin: The smooth breathing mark indicates an initial "h" sound before the vowel, denoting aspiration. In ancient Greek, it was used to differentiate between words with and without an initial /h/ sound. 2. Esoteric/Spiritual Meanings: In esoteric and spiritual contexts, Epsilon as a symbol may represent the concept of harmony or equilibrium. In Pythagorean numerology, it was associated with the number five, symbolizing balance and the union of opposites. 3. Symbolic Use: Epsilon has been used in various ancient contexts symbolically to represent concepts like unity, balance, and transformation. In modern traditions, it may be utilized in occult practices or as a mystical symbol related to concepts of balance and spiritual growth.