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=== Other symbolism === Out of the Bible, the millstone can be seen as a symbol of transformation, death, and rebirth. This is due to the strenuous amount of work and effort that goes into utilizing a millstone to grind grain into flour. Other symbolic meanings associated with millstones include fertility and abundance. In Korea, a practice existed in which the husband would use a millstone while his wife was in childbirth, hoping that he could share her pain.<ref name=":0" /> In both the Bible and folklore, the millstone can be associated with punishment. In some instances and stories, a millstone is used to harm an individual for their behavior. Examples of millstones being used to punish individuals can be seen in "[[The Juniper Tree (fairy tale)|The Juniper Tree]]"<ref name=":1" /> and Judges 9:53, where one is used to kill [[Abimelech (Judges)|Abimelech]] by tossing it on his head.<ref name=":2" /> [[File:MillstoneCrest.jpg|thumb|Millstone crest of [[John Lisle, 2nd Baron Lisle of Rougemont|John de Lisle, 2nd Baron Lisle]] (c.1318-1355), KG, drawn from his [[Garter stall plate]] in [[St George's Chapel]], Windsor]]
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