House - House of David, House of … Tale of the Uncrowned Prince
Regnum
Dominon
RULERS
∙ King ∙ Queen ∙ Prince ∙ Princess ∙ Monarch ∙ Sovereign ∙ Emperor ∙ Empress ∙ Pharaoh
∙ Lord ∙ Majesty ∙ Highness ∙ Grace ∙ Sire ∙ Liege ∙ Suzerain (from Old French sus "above" + soverain "supreme, chief)
In other Languages
∙ Rex ∙ Regina (Latin for Queen) ∙ Basileus (Greek for King) ∙ Melech (Hebrew for King)
Heirs & Succession:
∙ Heir ∙ Crown Prince ∙ Dauphin ∙ Successor ∙ Scion ∙ Dynasty ∙ Bloodline ∙ Lineage ∙ House ∙ Royal Line
SYMBOLS OF KINGSHIP
Regalia (Royal Objects): ∙ Crown / Diadem / Coronet ∙ Throne, Seat ∙ Cathedra - from the Greek καθέδρα (kathédra), meaning "seat", especially one used by a bishop or teacher; ∙ Scepter / Rod / Staff ∙ Orb (globe surmounted by cross)
∙ globus cruciger - orb and cross. ∙ Ring (seal ring, signet) ∙ Sword (sword of state) ∙ Mantle / Robe / Cloak ∙ Seal (royal seal, great seal) ∙ Standard / Banner / Ensign ∙ Mace (ceremonial staff) ∙ Purple (the royal color, as in “born to the purple”)
Architectural Symbols
∙ Palace ∙ Castle ∙ Citadel ∙ Keep ∙ Court ∙ Hall (great hall, throne room) ∙ Chamber (royal chamber) ∙ Tower (royal tower) ∙ Fortress ∙ Stronghold
Ceremonial Elements
∙ Coronation ∙ Enthronement ∙ Investiture ∙ Anointment / Anointing ∙ Consecration ∙ Acclamation ∙ Homage ∙ Fealty ∙ Oath of Allegiance
CONCEPTS & ABSTRACT TERMS
Authority & Power:
∙ Sovereignty ∙ Dominion ∙ Realm ∙ Kingdom ∙ Empire ∙ Majesty ∙ Authority ∙ Power ∙ Prerogative ∙ Primacy ∙ Supremacy ∙ Ascendancy ∙ Hegemony ∙ Imperium (Latin: supreme power) ∙ Regnum (Latin: kingdom, kingship)
Rule & Governance:
∙ Reign ∙ Rule ∙ Governance ∙ Rulership ∙ Lordship ∙ Monarchy ∙ Autocracy ∙ Dynasty ∙ Succession ∙ Patrimony ∙ Inheritance ∙ Birthright ∙ Divine Right ∙ Mandate of Heaven
Territory & Domain:
∙ Kingdom ∙ Realm ∙ Domain ∙ Dominion ∙ Empire ∙ Principality ∙ Duchy ∙ Crown Lands ∙ Royal Demesne ∙ Territory ∙ Protectorate
Status & Rank:
∙ Royalty ∙ Nobility ∙ Aristocracy ∙ Peerage ∙ Blue Blood ∙ Royal Blood ∙ Sangreal (royal blood/holy blood) ∙ Highborn ∙ Wellborn ∙ Gentle (as in “of gentle birth”)
ADJECTIVES & DESCRIPTORS
Qualities of Kingship:
Royal ∙ Regal ∙ Majestic ∙ Imperial ∙ Sovereign ∙ Noble ∙ Kingly ∙ Queenly ∙ Princely ∙ Monarchical ∙ August ∙ Exalted ∙ Supreme ∙ Magnificent ∙ Glorious ∙ Resplendent ∙ Crowned ∙ Enthroned ∙ Anointed ∙ Consecrated
Character Virtues:
Just ∙ Wise ∙ Noble ∙ Magnanimous ∙ Merciful ∙ Righteous ∙ Valiant ∙ Dignified ∙ Honorable ∙ Virtuous ∙ Benevolent ∙ Gracious
PHRASES & COMPOUNDS
Royal Compounds:
∙ Crown Prince / Crown Princess ∙ Royal Court ∙ Royal House ∙ Royal Line ∙ Royal Blood ∙ Royal Prerogative ∙ Royal Charter ∙ Royal Decree ∙ Royal Mandate ∙ Royal Edict ∙ Royal Seal ∙ Crown Jewels ∙ Crown Lands ∙ Throne Room ∙ King’s Justice ∙ King’s Peace ∙ King’s Law ∙ Royal Way ∙ King’s Highway ∙ Royal Road
Ceremonial Phrases:
∙ Long Live the King ∙ By Royal Appointment ∙ By the Grace of God ∙ Defender of the Faith ∙ Lord of All ∙ King of Kings ∙ Rex Dei Gratia (King by the Grace of God) ∙ Dei Gratia Rex (By the Grace of God, King)
MYTHIC & ARCHETYPAL TERMS
Legendary Kings:
∙ Arthur (Once and Future King) ∙ Solomon (Wise King) ∙ David (Shepherd King) ∙ Melchizedek (Priest-King) ∙ Fisher King (Wounded King) ∙ Sun King (Louis XIV’s title) ∙ Philosopher King (Plato’s ideal)
Sacred Kingship Concepts:
∙ Sacred King ∙ Divine King ∙ Priest-King ∙ Sun King ∙ Rex Sacerdos (Priest-King) ∙ Christos Basileus (Christ the King) ∙ Melech HaMelachim (King of Kings - Hebrew) ∙ King of Glory ∙ Lord of Hosts
Messianic/Prophetic:
∙ Messiah (Anointed One) ∙ Christ (Christos = Anointed) ∙ Mashiach (Hebrew: Anointed) ∙ Son of David ∙ Lion of Judah ∙ Branch (prophetic term for kingly line) ∙ Root of Jesse ∙ Seed of Abraham
HERALDIC & SYMBOLIC TERMS
Heraldry:
∙ Coat of Arms ∙ Crest ∙ Escutcheon ∙ Blazon ∙ Quarterings ∙ Supporters (heraldic beasts) ∙ Motto ∙ Royal Arms ∙ Imperial Eagle ∙ Fleur-de-lis (royal symbol of France) ∙ Crown (in heraldry) ∙ Lion Rampant ∙ Double-headed Eagle
Colors:
∙ Purple (royalty) ∙ Gold/Or (kingship, wealth) ∙ Ermine (royal fur) ∙ Azure (blue - nobility) ∙ Gules (red - warrior kingship)
Symbols:
∙ Lion (king of beasts) ∙ Eagle (imperial symbol) ∙ Dragon (sovereignty in Eastern tradition) ∙ Unicorn (purity and power) ∙ Phoenix (renewal of kingship) ∙ Pelican (self-sacrifice of the king) ∙ Bee (industry, Napoleon’s symbol) ∙ Sun (solar kingship) ∙ Star (divine guidance) ∙ Oak (strength, longevity of reign) ∙ Laurel (victory, honor)
BIBLICAL & RELIGIOUS TERMS
From Scripture: ∙ Kingdom of God / Kingdom of Heaven ∙ Throne of David ∙ Son of God ∙ Heir of All Things ∙ King of Kings and Lord of Lords ∙ Alpha and Omega ∙ Prince of Peace ∙ Wonderful Counselor ∙ Everlasting Father ∙ Mighty God ∙ Branch of Righteousness ∙ Dayspring ∙ Morning Star ∙ Sun of Righteousness ∙ Lion of the Tribe of Judah ∙ Root and Offspring of David ∙ Bright and Morning Star ∙ Emmanuel (God with us) ∙ Adonai (Lord)
Kabbalistic/Hebrew:
∙ Kether (Crown - highest Sephirah) ∙ Malchut (Kingdom - lowest Sephirah) ∙ Atarah (Crown) ∙ Melech (King) ∙ Melekh HaOlam (King of the Universe) ∙ HaMelech (The King)
ALCHEMICAL & HERMETIC ASSOCIATIONS
Royal Metals & Symbols:
∙ Gold ☉ (metal of kings, sun) ∙ Purple (royal dye, Tyrian purple) ∙ Philosopher’s Stone (ultimate kingship over matter) ∙ Red King (alchemical figure) ∙ White Queen (alchemical consort) ∙ Royal Marriage / Conjunctio (union of king and queen) ∙ Sol (Sun as king) ∙ Luna (Moon as queen) ∙ Crowned Hermaphrodite (alchemical perfection) ∙ Rex et Regina (King and Queen in alchemical emblems)
Alchemical Kingship Terms:
∙ Rex (King in alchemical texts) ∙ Crowned Child (philosophical child) ∙ Solar King ∙ King in Red (Rubedo stage) ∙ Royal Bath (alchemical purification) ∙ Crown of Glory (alchemical completion)
ASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONS
Planetary Kingship:
∙ ☉ Sun (primary symbol of kingship) ∙ ♃ Jupiter (ruling planet, throne) ∙ ♌︎ Leo (zodiac sign of the lion/king) ∙ Regulus (star: “little king,” heart of Leo)
Path/Way Names: ∙ The Royal Way ∙ The Sovereign Path ∙ The Kingly Art (similar to Royal Art) ∙ The Ascent of the Throne ∙ The King’s Highway Teaching/Doctrine Names: ∙ Royal Doctrine ∙ Crown of Wisdom ∙ Kingly Philosophy ∙ Knowledge of the Throne Structure/System Names: ∙ The Royal Order ∙ The Crown System ∙ The Kingly Framework ∙ The Sovereign Structure ∙ The Throne Hierarchy ∙ The Regal Architecture ∙ The Majestic Design Practice/Work Names: ∙ The Royal Work (Opus Regalis) ∙ The Sovereign Practice ∙ The Crown Discipline ∙ The Kingly Labor ∙ The Throne Craft ∙ The Regal Operation ∙ The Majestic Art
SYNONYMS FOR “ROYAL”
∙ Regal ∙ Kingly ∙ Queenly ∙ Princely ∙ Imperial ∙ Sovereign ∙ Monarchical ∙ Majestic ∙ Noble ∙ August ∙ Grand ∙ Exalted ∙ Supreme ∙ Magnificent ∙ Resplendent ∙ Stately ∙ Crowned ∙ Highborn
VERBS OF KINGSHIP
∙ Reign ∙ Rule ∙ Govern ∙ Command ∙ Decree ∙ Ordain ∙ Proclaim ∙ Enthrone ∙ Crown ∙ Anoint ∙ Consecrate ∙ Invest ∙ Bestow ∙ Grant ∙ Confer ∙ Establish ∙ Restore ∙ Reclaim ∙ Ascend (to throne) ∙ Inherit ∙ Succeed
LATIN PHRASES
∙ Ars Regia — Royal Art ∙ Opus Regis — Work of the King ∙ Via Regia — Royal Way ∙ Rex Gloriae — King of Glory ∙ Rex Regum — King of Kings ∙ Corona Aurea — Golden Crown ∙ Sceptrum et Corona — Scepter and Crown ∙ Regnum Dei — Kingdom of God ∙ Ad Regnum — To the Kingdom ∙ Pro Rege — For the King ∙ Sub Corona — Under the Crown ∙ Regia Potestas — Royal Power ∙ Majestas — Majesty ∙ Imperium — Supreme Power/Empire ∙ Dominium — Dominion ∙ Gloria Regis — Glory of the King ∙ Lux Regni — Light of the Kingdom