Symbolism Directory - Spiritual Meaning of Animals

Cernunnos is associated with the snake and the deer.

Wasn’t Zeus an eagle? Grace, strength.

Hera was a peacock because of honoring the memory of her thousand eyed protector. Thus the peacock is protection as well as pride (nature note: I have seen a peacock display his feathers as an intimidation to protect his hen and chicks. When he realized I wouldn’t harm them, he put his feathers down until more strangers arrived, and then he protected me, too).

Dragonfly was known for curiosity and illusion by some Native American tribes, according to Jamie Sams

From the same book and card set, deer was gentleness, rabbit was facing fear… Trying to remember more…

Brilliant idea, @BryWisteria. Thank you. When we get it more filled out, maybe @Francisco can make a course out of it?

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