As a result of this synthesis, "Egyptians" became visually associated with heraldic animals, including the adder and, in the 19th century, the hedgehog. In some cases, Romani "Kings" and "Princes" were also integrated within the European heraldic tradition with coats of arms of their own. Older Romani symbolism comprises insignia reflecting occupational and tribal divisions, as well totems and pictograms. It superseded a number of tribal emblems and banners, several of which evoked claims of Romani descent from the Ancient Egyptians. The latter element stands for the itinerant tradition of the Romani people and is also an homage to the flag of India, added to the flag by scholar Weer Rajendra Rishi. The flag consists of a background of blue and green, representing the heavens and earth, respectively it also contains a 16-spoke red dharmachakra, or cartwheel, in the center. It was approved by the representatives of various Romani communities at the first and second World Romani Congresses (WRC), in 19. The Romani flag or the flag of the Roma ( Romani: O styago le romengo, or O romanko flako) is the international ethnic flag of the Romani people, historically known as "Gypsies", which form a stateless minority in countries across Eurasia, Africa, the Americas, and Australasia.
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