The crest on Plate 10, Image 5 (Pl. 10. cr. 5.) is primarily described as a Demi-Savage (or Demi-Hercules) wreathed about the head and middle, holding a club in his dexter (right) hand and a serpent entwined around his sinister (left) arm.
Surnames Associated with This Crest:
- Coterell
- Cotrell
- Livingston (Counteswells)
- Livingstone (Callendar)
- Lundin (Baldester)
- Meurs (England)
- Plowman (England)
Symbolism of the Crest:
Demi-Savage / Hercules: This figure represents raw strength, fortitude, and ancient lineage, often implying a family that has tamed wild lands or overcome great physical odds. Club: A traditional symbol of authority, defense, and power, signifying the ability to crush resistance. Serpent: While often a symbol of wisdom and renewal, in the context of being held or strangled by a savage or Hercules figure, it signifies the triumph of virtue and strength over vice, deceit, or danger.
General Symbolic Meanings:
The image of a wild man or Hercules grappling with a serpent suggests a narrative of overcoming adversity through physical prowess and vigilance. It combines the concept of “Might” (the club and savage) with the mastery over “Guile” (the serpent), indicating a lineage that values strength of character and the ability to subdue malicious forces.