the Serpentine Symbol

Erin_Kelzo · 10-25-2006, 11:26 AM

as seen on the artist's canvass/Nikki's neclace etc...

Is it supposed to be part of a double helix? That's what a strand of DNA looks like when pulled apart...

Anyone have any other guesses -- obviously the symbol is important if repeated so often.

sunny · 10-26-2006, 03:52 PM

Does anyone have a screenshot of this? I dont really know what you're talking about

ThatOneGirl · 10-31-2006, 09:22 AM

I finally saw what you meant in last night's episode. It's Nikki's tattoo, and Isaac painted it in the picture.

and I have no idea what it means.

Erin_Kelzo · 11-21-2006, 01:01 PM

I noticed also that the symbol was laying sideways on Mohinder's computer screen (before he types in the password) and also it is on the jacket of Mohinder's father's book.

It's probably on other things too, just haven't noticed yet...

sunny · 11-27-2006, 04:27 PM

haha, the serpentine symbol is the new dharma logo.

Erin_Kelzo · 01-24-2007, 12:29 PM

So in last night's ep., Hiro expains that it is a combination of two Japanese characters. I didn't quite catch the meanings - did anyone else? it was something to the effect of God and power if I am not mistaken?

Gartism · 02-02-2007, 10:26 AM

Great Talent and Godsend.

Sounds like we're dealing with Evolution versus Creation, again.

Roshi · 05-11-2007, 10:04 AM

I'm pretty sure that's what the show is referring to as the RNA symbol... Here is a picture of an RNA chain next to a DNA chain.

As you can see, the RNA molecule matches the symbol pretty well.

I think it's just to symbolize the genetic difference between the Heroes and regular people.

tailhook · 05-15-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roshi

I'm pretty sure that's what the show is referring to as the RNA symbol... Here is a picture of an RNA chain next to a DNA chain.

As you can see, the RNA molecule matches the symbol pretty well.

I think it's just to symbolize the genetic difference between the Heroes and regular people.

They've made clear it is a combination of 2 japanese words.. "Godsend" and "Great Talent".

clueless1der · 05-15-2007, 10:14 AM

I assume you mean this:

And this is gacked directly from Heroes (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The helix

The helix is a symbol that appears quite frequently throughout the series. The helix symbol consists of an S shape from which three lines extend either to the left or the right. The "S" shape resembles a single side of the double helix of DNA. The lines extending outward from the S resemble the base pairs in DNA.
In episode 12 ("Godsend") the symbol appears on the sword hilt and Ando Masahashi remarks that it appears to be a combination of two Kanji characters: 才 (Sai) meaning "Great Talent" and 与 (Yo) meaning "Godsend". During an interview at the Wizard World in Los Angeles, writer and Co-Producer Aron Coleite stated that it literally means “God sending great ability.” Writer and co-executive producer Micheal Green stated that the writers know it as "the helix"^[11]. This symbol frequently appears as a pattern formed by mundane objects, but it also recurs on certain plot-significant items and on several characters:

On various paintings by Isaac Mendez.
On Jessica's back whenever she surfaces as Niki's alternate personality. When Jessica is repressed, the symbol does not appear on Niki's back. This also appeared on a painting of "Jessica" by Isaac. The symbol was hidden under an extra layer of paint. Later on, Jessica hides the symbol (an apparent tattoo) under a layer of foundation makeup.
On the hilt of a katana once owned by 16th century samurai Takezo Kensei, possibly the earliest known manifestation of the symbol. This katana is held by Hiro Nakamura.
Printed on the front of Dr. Chandra Suresh's book, Activating Evolution. The symbol also appears on Chandra Suresh's genetic profiling algorithm program.
As a logo for Primatech Paper, in "Company Man".
On the Haitian's necklace.

The scar

A mark consisting of two black parallel lines has been shown around the neck areas of multiple super-powered characters. According to "Wireless, Part 4" and "How Do You Stop an Exploding Man, Part 1", the mark is the scar left by the two-pronged needle of a pneumatic injection device, which, as revealed in a biography of Hana Gitelman in the Heroes 360 experience, injects a radioisotope to allow tracking.^[12] All of the marked characters have had encounters with Mr. Bennet and/or the Haitian, and after their abductions they tend to find their powers stronger and easier to manifest. Only noticing the marks after these encounters, the following have displayed it

10-25-2006, 11:26 AM	#1
Erin_Kelzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dorchester, MA Posts: 113	the Serpentine Symbol as seen on the artist's canvass/Nikki's neclace etc... Is it supposed to be part of a double helix? That's what a strand of DNA looks like when pulled apart... Anyone have any other guesses -- obviously the symbol is important if repeated so often. __________________ Katie likes to eat PEAS, Please! http://www.myspace.com/the_kellyz http://pawsomepaintings.googlepages.com

10-31-2006, 09:22 AM	#3
ThatOneGirl Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 45	I finally saw what you meant in last night's episode. It's Nikki's tattoo, and Isaac painted it in the picture. and I have no idea what it means. __________________ I looooove TV! 24, Survivor, Big Brother, Lost, The Real World, Hell's Kitchen, Prison Break, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, America's Next Top Model, American Idol... and everything else

11-21-2006, 01:01 PM	#4
Erin_Kelzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dorchester, MA Posts: 113	I noticed also that the symbol was laying sideways on Mohinder's computer screen (before he types in the password) and also it is on the jacket of Mohinder's father's book. It's probably on other things too, just haven't noticed yet... __________________ Katie likes to eat PEAS, Please! http://www.myspace.com/the_kellyz http://pawsomepaintings.googlepages.com

01-24-2007, 12:29 PM	#6
Erin_Kelzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dorchester, MA Posts: 113	So in last night's ep., Hiro expains that it is a combination of two Japanese characters. I didn't quite catch the meanings - did anyone else? it was something to the effect of God and power if I am not mistaken? __________________ Katie likes to eat PEAS, Please! http://www.myspace.com/the_kellyz http://pawsomepaintings.googlepages.com

02-02-2007, 10:26 AM	#7
Gartism Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,658	Great Talent and Godsend. Sounds like we're dealing with Evolution versus Creation, again. __________________ -G Red...Neck...Man I dare you: http://www.myspace.com/ryangartley

10-26-2006, 03:52 PM	#2
sunny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA, . Posts: 204	Does anyone have a screenshot of this? I dont really know what you're talking about

11-27-2006, 04:27 PM	#5
sunny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA, . Posts: 204	haha, the serpentine symbol is the new dharma logo.

05-11-2007, 10:04 AM	#8
Roshi Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32	I'm pretty sure that's what the show is referring to as the RNA symbol... Here is a picture of an RNA chain next to a DNA chain. As you can see, the RNA molecule matches the symbol pretty well. I think it's just to symbolize the genetic difference between the Heroes and regular people.

05-15-2007, 10:14 AM	#10
clueless1der Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,511	I assume you mean this: And this is gacked directly from Heroes (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The helix The helix is a symbol that appears quite frequently throughout the series. The helix symbol consists of an S shape from which three lines extend either to the left or the right. The "S" shape resembles a single side of the double helix of DNA. The lines extending outward from the S resemble the base pairs in DNA. In episode 12 ("Godsend") the symbol appears on the sword hilt and Ando Masahashi remarks that it appears to be a combination of two Kanji characters: 才 (Sai) meaning "Great Talent" and 与 (Yo) meaning "Godsend". During an interview at the Wizard World in Los Angeles, writer and Co-Producer Aron Coleite stated that it literally means “God sending great ability.” Writer and co-executive producer Micheal Green stated that the writers know it as "the helix"^[11]. This symbol frequently appears as a pattern formed by mundane objects, but it also recurs on certain plot-significant items and on several characters: On various paintings by Isaac Mendez. On Jessica's back whenever she surfaces as Niki's alternate personality. When Jessica is repressed, the symbol does not appear on Niki's back. This also appeared on a painting of "Jessica" by Isaac. The symbol was hidden under an extra layer of paint. Later on, Jessica hides the symbol (an apparent tattoo) under a layer of foundation makeup. On the hilt of a katana once owned by 16th century samurai Takezo Kensei, possibly the earliest known manifestation of the symbol. This katana is held by Hiro Nakamura. Printed on the front of Dr. Chandra Suresh's book, Activating Evolution. The symbol also appears on Chandra Suresh's genetic profiling algorithm program. As a logo for Primatech Paper, in "Company Man". On the Haitian's necklace. The scar A mark consisting of two black parallel lines has been shown around the neck areas of multiple super-powered characters. According to "Wireless, Part 4" and "How Do You Stop an Exploding Man, Part 1", the mark is the scar left by the two-pronged needle of a pneumatic injection device, which, as revealed in a biography of Hana Gitelman in the Heroes 360 experience, injects a radioisotope to allow tracking.^[12] All of the marked characters have had encounters with Mr. Bennet and/or the Haitian, and after their abductions they tend to find their powers stronger and easier to manifest. Only noticing the marks after these encounters, the following have displayed it

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