Holding the world in my hand - recurring theme

[Rapt]

Intro

Bringing up some occurances of this recurring theme for discussion 
In no particular order.
If you can think of any more or have any ideas please discuss below!



Examples
 

1) Archangel (Origins)
The most clear example.

Quote

In disguise in the skies
Burns a fire in my eyes
And I'm holding the world in my hand

2) Chronicles Trailer

This goes with the "minds eye" metaphor angle.

 

3) Physical globes

Black egg looks much like a leyline globe

Summoning key VERY similar + apothicon influence

 
Shang meteor looks a lot like a globe also. But this time with physical geography instead of leylines.

 

 

Conclusion

Of course the obvious thematic interpretation is that it's about "control" and power.
A strongly recurring theme.

But with the Venus references in ciphers.
The shrinking meteor with the baby gun.
I was wondering if there might be another way to look at this that might shed some light on the origins of the Black Egg and the summoning key.

I'd love to hear any ideas!
Thanks for reading.

[Rapt]

I forgot to add probably the most obvious / important one!
The BO2 zombies menu where the player is able to hold and rotate the actual world.
Here it is.