Such an attitude to living beings due to the fact thatprogress towards the knowledge of God, by our assumption
grandparents, lies in improving the relationship of the living and inanimate
nature.
The best evidence that such
the world of humanity in those years was a strong Foundation in all
the areas of his life, are images of animals and birds
the coats of arms of many countries and peoples. Ancient civilizations true in
dignity attached symbolic meaning to many animals and birds.
ancient culture, depicting animals and birds, did not rule out opportunities
the fantasy. We can say that, embodying the fictional creatures in the
the reality, ancient artists showed the world a number of mythical images,
who was endowed with a special symbolism and significance. Accordingly, all
ancient civilizations believed in their real existence.
But
we emphasize that the use of symbolic images of the real
and fantastic animals not only identified certain features
human nature, but I found all the qualities and features
talismans.
Fictional creature
centaurdepicted as a horse with a human head and symbolized
the reincarnation of the animal in man, preserving and passing quality
first, according To ancient beliefs, the mascot in the form of a centaur
meant more immature boy to a young man
matured and became strong, tough, and strong man.
Chimera is
another of the many unreal creatures of ancient time. It
the beast had the body of a goat, a snake tail and a lion's head. Chimera
ate by the fire, respectively, talismans with her image
portrayed by those who daily faced the fire. For example, Gonchar
when firing their products in order to avoid burn necessarily used
such a talisman.
Unicorn -
fantastic animal with the body of a horse, goat's-beard, legs
antelopes, and with a sharp horn on his forehead. The damage of the peoples of the unicorn is
one of the very widely interpreted characters. According to legend, this creature
can be caught only if, strolling through
dense forest, it will feel the chastity of the girl sitting alone in the
thickets. The unicorn approached her, put his head on his knees
this virgin and slept a sound sleep. Therefore, when the light appeared
the girl, her parents put her under the pillow mascot in the form of a unicorn,
symbolizing thus the purity and female chastity. This talisman
protected in the future it from unwanted encroachment on her chastity and
the innocence.
Leo - king
animals, of course, he was revered by many peoples. Because he
was the ruler of all other animals, he was dedicated to the Sun.
Fiery yellow and shaggy mane symbolized the rays of the sun.
According to tales and legends, this animal is asleep with his eyes open,
so Leo was revered as a symbol of vigilance and caution.
Seeking
to protect their homes from possible danger, people built lions
on both sides of the gate or door, In some cases, ancient
hade door handles in the form of a lion's head. The image of a lion before
entering the house played the role of sacred talismans of protection, saving homes
from enemies. In the modern world, you may often see the door handles in
as head of a lion or humbly sitting animals before entering the building.
Since ancient times people have fertility
rabbitor the hare was associated with prosperity, growth of well-being. Therefore
by the way, that individual, who always wore with. a rabbit or
rabbit foot, be sure was lucky. People were chosen foot
because she was a body that most frequently came into contact with the earth,
the latter was considered the source of life, regeneration and energy.
Ancient people, for example, wore talismans with a picture of an elephant, which brought success in the most difficult situations.
Elephant it was considered
the more staid, sober, sensible, and wise animal.
The ancient masters poured figures in the form of an elephant, then talismans
"charging" and was presented to the believers. In Ancient India Smelova,
avoiding bites, wore a hunting talismans in the form of an elephant, so
as it was believed that elephants trampled the serpent.
The Chinese believed that a child born under the sign
rat will be
very sociable and attractive, charming, i.e. it with
'll easily be able to win over any person. Of course,
born in the year it was not necessary to wear a mascot in the form
the rats. But those who weren't lucky to be born in this period
time was intended mascots depicting rats.
Goat
ancient times was not just a phallic symbol, but also the standard
courage, agility, speed, and ability to conquer the most
high mountain peaks. Talismans with the image of the goat was intended
in the way those who were going to visit foreign lands to conquer alien
people, that is planned to become great and to return to their homes
crowned with glory.
One of the most sacred animals in the Greek mysteries of Bacchus was
deer.
Owing to such qualities as grace, speed and freedom,
the deer was considered a symbol of the divine space. Man,
using the mascot in the form of a deer, much less threatened
to fall under the power of any enemy, that is the mascot protected
the freedom and independence of its owner.
Dog because
devotional service to the man of the ancient philosophers considered the symbol
fidelity. Thanks to its ability to accurately pursue
a certain person for a long time the ancient priests
used talismans with the image of the dog, in other words, the sages
wanted to own this distinctive quality of the dog, as flair, and
to find truth in the mistakes of earthly beings.
Special symbols were characterized
protein.
Talismans with the image of this animal (and even better acted
claws proteins) had an impact on improving the welfare of its owners.
The choice is explained by the fact that protein known to the people of his
zaposljivosti, thrift. These talismans were intended for those
who suffered from their profligacy.
In ancient times
the culture of the people portrayed on the earth talismans creatures with wings.,
giving them the ability to separate from the material and seek
freedom of body and spirit. Because of its sacredness, the ability to fly
to heaven and opportunities to talk with God in one language winged
beings was considered to be his messengers.
The plumage of birds because of their
ability to maintain when flying the bird was a symbol,
the sacredness, courage and swiftness. The most striking example of this
symbols are the Indians, who used the feathers of birds, not
just for decoration, but also to bear passed
the intrinsic quality of these winged creatures. In other words, the feathers of birds
was Indian special mascot.
This bird, as
stork,
symbolized the beginning of a new life, luck, revival. According to
to ancient beliefs, that storks brought children to the parents, and the souls
unborn children if there were wetlands in the quagmire.
Therefore, to the expectant mother's pregnancy proceeded
well, at the head of the woman was placed mascot depicting
the stork.
In Ancient Egypt
IBISwas among the most revered birds. If the person killed the IBIS, it
learned a very severe punishment, and even if the murder occurred on
pure chance, this fact did not change anything. Bird
according to legends, is able to drive away from the fields winged serpent, so
the mascot with the image of the IBIS was considered to be the best protector of the harvest.
Some warriors in ancient times used the mascots images
Buzzard,
symbolizing the cruelty and heartlessness of its owner. Therefore
by the way, the warriors, adopting the quality of this bird, the terror of their
the enemies. These people prefer the talismans in the form of an eagle, so
as according to ancient beliefs, these birds are not just personified
courage and bravery, but also passed these valuable qualities to the warrior.
In
the times of ancient civilizations huge popularity among
professionals-various artists songs for nobles
enjoyed the charms with images of birds. This is due to General
the opinion of the ancient people that God speaking in
bird language. Accordingly, such talismans intended for
improvement and preservation of the singing voice the best singers.
The mascot in the form
peacock tail brought
a lot of the benefit of those who suffered from impaired vision. Ancient people took
color peacock, namely the location on it many bright
circles for additional visual organs of birds. Therefore, loosely
seers person like mascot served like a vision.
Dove,
which in Christianity is considered a symbol of the Holy spirit, particularly revered
and the Gentiles, because he was the embodiment of divine power,
will, power and activity of God himself. The mascot in the form of a dove
brought its owner softness in behavior, devotion to his family,
wisdom and order in his environment. In ancient times the figure in the form
this tidy is pushed on the end of a scepter that was a
by giving him the bearer of the divine prerogatives. This talisman
gave his owner purity and innocence.
Of particular value is the ancient Chinese gave the mascot depicting
crane,
which according to the gospel promises its owner vigilance and
longevity, that is, the attainment of old age. According to legend, the flock
cranes forms a vicious circle, in order to protect the king from possible
danger. While the cranes are on the ground on one leg and the other leg
raise the torso and gripped the stone. If the bird will fall asleep you
the fallen stone to Wake her noise.
In the first series of attributes
black magic has always been nocturnal birds and bats. It
due to the fact that such creatures were awake exclusively
at night and during the day they hid from direct sun
the rays. And when you consider that the forces of black magic do not work while
the illumination of the truth, that is, a day, and only surrounded by ignorance - night,
then, accordingly, nocturnal creatures are just suitable for
of witchcraft.
In white magic night birds and bats especially
revered for their unique ability to see and navigate in the
complete darkness. Speaking the language of "divine science", these creatures
have the power of sight through the darkness of ignorance and materiality. Should
to emphasize that, for example, owls symbolize white magic wisdom and
sobriety. In black, on the contrary, the owl was considered as the main attribute of the
ignorance, sin and materialism.
Snow-white swans thanks
his grace and importance was the mascot, spiritual purity,
moral elevation and chastity. Mascots depicting a Swan
associated with a person throughout his life, provided he
appropriate quality. In some countries, an ancient civilization,
on the contrary, the Swan symbolized the lies and hypocrisy, as his white
feathers veil is actually a black torso.
According
with legends of the origin of mankind originates from the creatures body
which in ancient times covered fish scales. According to ancient
priests and philosophers, all people were originally amphibians and breathed
accordingly, through the gills. This assumption gave rise to so
reverent attitude to water creatures, more precisely, to their sacredness.
The use of talismans in the form
fishor with her image was particularly common in childless families.
In other words, the ancient people have assumed that the property Pisces
to razrastatsya so untold number of pups should have a
the effect on human fertility. These talismans were placed in
the head of the spouses in the bedroom.
The ancient mariners assumed that, for example,
dolphinscarry drowning in Paradise on their backs. Therefore, in case
if the ship will crash and to get drowned sailors on
heaven, on the bow of the ship was placed the figure of a Dolphin. Such a talisman,
to ancient beliefs, and also performed the function of a protective force.
There has long been a myth that large fishes in one fell swoop he swallowed ships along with Maritime. These monsters -
whales- was considered a dangerous enemies. So there was a great need
to use magic to defeat them. The ancient sages and
the priests made small figures in the form of a whale, then burned IZH
the ash is conveyed in the way of the sailors. This ash served as a talisman, protecting
ship from unwanted encounter with a sea monster.
Philosophers
Ancient China was assumed that of all the creatures of the water world most
just symbolizes perseverance, dedication, and perseverance
carp.
Given the persistence carp reaches the mouth of the river,
overcoming rapids, this fish is honored to be the symbol
courage, patience and endurance. Therefore, the mascots depicting
carp were presented to those who wished to possess similar qualities
character.
For example, the ancient Chinese worshipped the fish, considering it
talisman of good luck and fortune, which proves to the same
the image of the fish on some coins. If you try to explain
the symbolism of all the previous mascots, it is unlikely that enough one
books. But the lack of sources it doesn't feel. Now
some elements of white magic, which is manifested in wearing
talismans with different images, can be found in modern
industry - you only have to pay attention to cast metal alloys
head of a lion instead of door handles, weathervanes in the form of cocks or
stremitelnyj deer on the hood of the car.
Source:
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