Definition of "mandalas" [mandalas]

• Plural form of mandala. (noun)

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• "They display abstract, symmetrical floral designs Jung came to identify as mandalas, along with almost childlike renderings of flames, trees, dragons and snakes, all in striking, bold colors."
• "The brilliant colors and inherent ability of the feathers to reflect light produced complex optical illusions, including several highly accomplished "mandalas", or inwardly spiraling circular designs that proved very popular with collectors and art lovers."
• "The mandalas of the East were round, curves without angles … The ancient Chinese knew the esoteric meaning of triangles, and so named the triangle formed by the triangle of Sirius the ‘Evil Stars’ for just that reason."