1. The Bat
Let’s begin with the most evil animal symbol. It’s the bat. Bats are
regarded as symbols of death, superstition, fear, night, and cult. They
are often mixed up with witchcraft and occults in the Western folktales.
You will be surprised, but Chinese, on the contrary, believe that a bat
is a sign of happiness and good fortune. The Africans and ancient
Greeks believed it was a symbol of articulacy.
2. The Bear
The bear is a symbol of strength, courage and tenacity. It also
represents a gentle friendship and a docile follower in camouflage.
However, bear’s love for honey adds up an amusing element into the
symbol of power and dignity.
3. The Bird
A bird is a symbol of human soul. It represents the best of its
qualities like: goodness, joy, wisdom and intelligence. In Western art
the bird symbolizes the air, connection throughout the life time. The
bird flight symbolizes the trip of our soul to the future. Additionally
the flying birds represent hope, beauty and transcendence.
4. The Bull
The bull symbolizes fighting ability and male fertility. What’s more,
the symbol of the bull stands for valor and magnanimity ever since the
prehistoric times.
5. The Butterfly
The pretty butterfly represents the soul and resurrection in several
parts of the world. In other words, the butterfly is a symbol of life
and its cycle.
6. The Cat
The cat is a symbol for spiritual power, freedom, love of liberty and
even bad luck in Japan. The black cat is associated with cunning of
evil in the Celtic world and damnific djinns in the Islamic world.
7. The Dog
The dog is a symbol of companion and guardian. Dogs are very
positive; they are loyal, faithful, honest and willing to fight the
injustice.
8. The Dolphin
The dolphin is a symbol of salvation, transformation and love.
9. The Eagle
The eagle is a symbol of power, action, speed and perception. Eagles
have the power, intuition, creativity, balance and grace. Their vision
is sharp which gives them the ability to see the hidden truth and
spiritual principles. The eagle has been adopted as an emblem round the
globe.
10. The Elephant
In China, India and Africa, the elephant is a symbol of power, dignity, intelligence and peace. They also have a great memory!
11. The Fox
Look at this sly muzzle. The fox is a symbol of intelligence, cunning
and slyness. In the medieval period, it even appeared as a symbol of
the devil but in China and Japan people believe that the fox brings
wealth.
12. The Horse
The horse is a symbol for velocity, vitality and beauty. It represents the power of the wind, storm, fire and waves.
13. The Lion
The lion is a symbol of deathless courage, strength, fearlessness,
bravery and royalty. Its body has been commonly used in portraying
mythological creatures, Egyptian sphinx, for instance.
14. The Monkey
The monkey is a symbol of fun, activity, charm and an energetic
nature. Monkey is one of the Chinese zodiac signs. It characterizes a
person who has many friends. It is a sign of natural curiosity, but can
show self-indulgence and rebellion.
15. The Owl
The owl is a symbol of vigilance, acute wit and has been associated
with spirits. It has been regarded as a guide in the underworld. Owls
are great hunters and Celts associated them with wisdom, keen sight, and
patience.
16. The Shark
The shark is a symbol of terror and violence. It is the world’s
greatest predator, and therefore symbolizes power and fearlessness.
17. The Snake
The snake is a symbol for charm, danger and sexual energy.
18. The Spider
The spider symbol means creativity and is often believed to connect
the past and the future. Many cultures consider the spider as the weaver
of the fabric of life where they introduce both writing and clothing
making. It also scares.
19. The Tiger
The tiger is a symbol of power and energy all over the world. It is
prominently featured in Chinese mythology and takes the second place
after the lion in the badge of military ranking.
20. The Wolf
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