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In J. C. Coopers's An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Symbols 2, the author notes that hand signs include the following symbolic meanings:

 

Hand on Breast—submission and the attitude of a servant or slave

 

Crossed at wrist (X) — binding or being bound

 

Hand on neck—sacrifice

 

Clenched fist—threat, aggression

 

Raised hand—adoration, worship, horror, amazement

 

Both hands raised, palm outward—weakness, supplication, acknowledgment, adoration, admiration

 

Raised to head—thought, care, intellect, wisdom

 

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