The ouroboros pendant .

the ouroboros symbol has ancient origins. It’s found in several ancient cultures: Egyptian: The ouroboros was a symbol of the god Ra and represented the eternal cycle of life and death. In Egyptian mythology, it also symbolized the sun and its eternal journey across the sky. Greek and Roman: The symbol was also adopted by Greek philosophers, particularly in Hermeticism and alchemical traditions, where it represented the unity of opposites and the idea of alchemical transformation. Norse Mythology: The Midgard Serpent, Jörmungandr, encircles the Earth, representing a cosmic balance between destruction and creation. In the context of The NeverEnding Story, the Auryn uses this ancient symbolism to convey themes of self-empowerment, the eternal quest for personal growth, and the realization that the journey itself is as important as the goal.