The Aum plant is a fictional plant in the Sword of Truth fantasy series by Terry Goodkind. The Three Graces, here in a painting by Sandro Botticelli, were the goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility in Greek mythology. ... The Sword of Truth is a fantasy series written by Terry Goodkind. ... Terry Goodkind is an American fantasy writer, author of the Sword of Truth series. ...
General Characterstics
The Aum plant is a plant commonly used for it's healing abilities on open wounds and can be found in the Hartland Woods and Ven Forest of Westland. It often grows nestled in the crook of the roots of trees, particularly nannyberry trees. One of its most distinctive characteristics is its soft, fuzzy leaves. Its tender stem, when gently squeezed, emits a sticky, clear liquid that when applied to a flesh wound will make it heal faster and numb the pain. The Hartland Woods is a fictional location in the Sword of Truth fantasy series by Terry Goodkind. ... The Ven Forest is a fictional location in the Sword of Truth fantasy series by Terry Goodkind. ... Westland is the name of several places: Netherlands: Westland, South Holland New Zealand: Westland, New Zealand United Kingdom: Westland, Shetland United States of America: Westland, Michigan Westland, Ohio Westland, Oregon Westland, Pennsylvania Westland, Texas Westland, Virginia Fiction: Westland (Sword of Truth) Westland Aircraft is a British aircraft manufacturer and part... Binomial name Viburnum lentago L. Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) is a large shrub or small tree native to the north-eastern United States and southern Canada from New Brunswick south to New York and west to the Dakotas. ...
The symbol of AUM consists of three curves (curves 1, 2, and 3), one semicircle (curve 4), and a dot.
AUM thus also encompasses within itself the complete alphabet, since its utterance proceeds from the back of the mouth (A), travelling in between (U), and finally reaching the lips (M).
Indeed this is the state symbolized by the dot in the traditional iconography of AUM.
Aum Shinrikyo's next major act of violence would serve as a wake-up call to the world regarding the prospects of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism.
Aum would threaten to establish a cult compound in a city and, if the city fathers did not bribe them to go away, the cult would set up shop.
Aum's actions were perfectly logical within the context of their value system.