Virginia's Seal - Sic Semper Tyrannis by ATXtraveler
Virginia's official state seal has the Latin phrase Sic Semper Tyrannis, or "thus ever (or always) to tyrants." It is often misinterpreted as "Death to Tyrants", and both seem fairly applicable to this state which was instrumental in shaping the United States of America. The original phrase was attributed to Marcus Brutus in the time of Julius Caesar, but was given to the Virginia Convention in 1776 by George Mason (long before his basketball team reached the final four). If you would like to see this particular seal, it is located in the Virginia Capital Extension.
