Animals have always played an important role in cultures around the world, not only as a source of life but also with deep symbolic meanings. Here are some notable examples of the significance of animals in different cultures:

Dragon

Fox

Japanese (Kitsune): Foxes are shapeshifting, intelligent mythical creatures, sometimes protectors, sometimes tricksters.

Western: Often seen as symbols of cunning, cunning, sometimes associated with betrayal.

Snakes

Ancient Greece: Snakes were symbols of medicine and healing (e.g., the symbol of a snake wrapped around the rod of Asclepius).

Judaism – Christianity: Snakes are often the personification of temptation and sin (in the Adam – Eve story).

Africa and Asia: Can symbolize rebirth and divine power.

Wolf

Ancient Rome: The wolf was a symbol of protection and nurturing (the she-wolf raised Romulus and Remus – the founders of Rome).

Western: In many European legends, the wolf often represents ferocity and danger.

Native North Americans: The wolf is a symbol of loyalty, leadership and community spirit.

Birds

Phoenix: Symbol of rebirth and immortality, popular in Greek, Chinese and Egyptian cultures.

Owl: In Greek culture, a symbol of wisdom (associated with the goddess Athena), but in many other places (such as Vietnam), it is considered a bad omen.

Swallow: In many places (such as Vietnam), swallows symbolize spring, good luck and reunion.

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