This list includes 1 literary device from Literary devices that start with Y, ranging from “Yonic Symbolism” to “Yonic Symbolism”. Yonic symbolism appears across cultures in myths, art, and modern poetry as a motif of fertility and feminine power. You can download printable extras and follow links to the full A–Z hub for classroom use.
Yonic symbols are images or motifs that evoke the vulva or female generative power. They contrast with phallic imagery and appear in ancient goddess art and contemporary poetry.
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Literary devices that start with Y
| Name | Device Type | Etymology/Origin | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonic Symbolism | Symbolic representation | Sanskrit (yoni) | A cave, a chalice, a rose |