Wayne Herschel has been looking at the same memes and symbols in an ancient context that we've been seeing pop up like mushrooms in the media lately. Ancient or modern, it all points to the stars. Maybe it's no accident that so much of the symbolism lately has to do with the space program- maybe they've figured out the real meaning of the ancient mythology, using computers and telescopes.
Herschel looks at the Key of Solomon here.
Somehow this seems very appropriate for this interim between the Solstice and Christmas.
Enjoy.