Symbolism of birds (1 Viewer)

[athenaaa]

Hawk:
Usually associated with sun gods, the hawk symbolizes power, the heavens, royalty, and wisdom.

Condor:
In Mesoamerican myth, the eye of the condor was the sun itself, symbolizing the hidden light of the divine.

Albatross:
The wandering albatross has long been associated with ocean journeys, and in the West it was believed to embody the soul of a dead sailor. The the Maoris, the bird represents beauty, power, balance and freedom.

Swallow:
In ancient Greece, the swallow was associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and was thought to bring good luck and happiness. The ancient Romans believed that swallows embodied the souls of children who had been lost in childbirth. Modern Christians see the swallow as a symbol of sacrifice, rebirth, and new beginnings.

Hummingbird:
The North American Hopi and Zuni nations painted hummingbirds on water jars believing that the birds worked with the gods to bring rain to humankind.
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[uran]

These are so facinating

 

[Harmony_Starz]

I picked which bird i wanted to read about, I picked a swallow, such perfection, I love it

 

[snsd2beg]

Saving this for character reference

 

[Ahsoka]

Canada goose:
Symbolizes rage ​

 

[athenaaa]

Canada goose:
Symbolizes rage ​

THOSE THINGS SCARE ME!

 

[dark_tranquility]

humming bird sounds nice

 

[Selfmate]

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush???

also interesting lol