Animals that symbolize good luck in world culture

Invite readers to take a look at some typical species in the list of animals that bring blessings, maybe you have owned or met these animals without knowing that you may have some luck. ?

Many animals are considered to bring good luck to people. However, it is not everywhere that people consider the same type of animal to be lucky. The article would like to provide readers with some information about lucky pets that people love.

Animals that symbolize good luck in world culture
Many animals around us are symbols of good luck, it’s just that we know it or not.

Bat: This is the Chinese lucky symbol. In this country, bats symbolize a long happy life. The name of the bat species in Chinese has a pronunciation similar to that of the word luck. People often wear amulets or necklaces in the shape of bats to ward off bad luck. The postcards are also printed with bat motifs. The sender of this postcard wants to send wishes of health, peace and wealth to the recipient. For the Chinese, bats are intelligent and sensitive animals that can sense where there is good air. Therefore, if there is a nest of bats in the house, that family will surely eat up and make it up quickly.

Animals that symbolize good luck in world culture
A house with a bat nest, sooner or later, will rise like a kite in the wind.

Bear: For many Native Americans, ancient Siberians and groups of people who migrated to Alaska (USA), the bear is a symbol of extreme luck. To them, bears have supernatural powers because of their magical ability to survive the cold winter. They do not need to be fed during the winter months and can still survive until spring arrives. In Norse legend, the bear is also the incarnation of the god Odin – the leader of the gods.

Animals that symbolize good luck in world culture
It’s amazing – Bear can’t eat and still survive the cold winter.

Scarab: To the ancient Egyptians, the scarab was the creature that called the sun up. For an agricultural economy like in ancient Egypt, the sun played a very important role. The sun god is also the supreme god. The ancients observed scarabs use solar energy to incubate eggs in the faeces of other animals, a very admirable behavior. They know how to use the warmth of the sun to hatch the young. Therefore, the scarab is also a symbol of resourcefulness, creativity and a new beginning. Images of scarab beetles are also found as decorative motifs on walls or sculptures. Some jewelry also features this type of beetle.

Not all species know how to take advantage of sunlight and the “leftover products” of other animals to hatch eggs like scarab beetles.

Animals that symbolize good luck in world culture
Bulls not only provide food, but also help men become more masculine….

Bull: Archaeologists have found a lot of images of cows on the jewelry, carvings of Greek and Egyptian culture. The bull is a symbol of strength, fullness in man and good health. The Greeks considered the cow the mascot of love and fertility. They wear necklaces or wreaths to cows and believe it will increase the cow’s fertility as well as bring good luck in health and agricultural productivity of the family.

Crickets: The sound of crickets on a quiet spring night evokes comfort and relaxation. The Chinese believe in consensus in the chirping of crickets. It all seems to make up a symphony. In addition, the cricket is also a symbol of safety and protection, it is considered as a watch dog. The reason is that when a strange person or creature approaches, they will no longer cry. Cricket amulets are found in many parts of Asia and the Middle East. In some places, crickets are also a symbol of rebirth, perhaps because the cricket’s life cycle is so simple and so quick. From spawning to the time the crickets hatch eggs about 20-25 days. The cricket’s life cycle undergoes four molts, when the third time the cricket is almost winged (about 2.5 months old) to be able to fly.

Animals that symbolize good luck in world culture
Cricket is a symbol of peace and protection.

Deer: When people think of deer, people will think of a long life and good stamina, so in Chinese culture, deer is a symbol of good luck and longevity. The pronunciation of deer in Chinese is almost the same as that of the word income. Therefore, this animal is also a symbol of affluence and wealth. In Chinese art, deer are also often associated with court officials, symbols of justice, justice, fame, and successful careers.

Elephant: In the Sanskrit hymns of the Indians and Southeast Asians, the elephant is the only animal with hands, which is a symbol of giving and receiving. Another reason why elephants are a symbol of wealth and luck is that only rich and aristocratic families in ancient India had elephants. Elephant is a symbol of class, distinguishing between rich and poor in society.

Animals that symbolize good luck in world culture
Even elephants have a distinction.

Frog: The frog is often associated with the image of rain, and of course it will become the mascot of many agricultural regions. With favorable rain and favorable wind, agriculture will develop and the economy will be stable. There is no doubt why frogs are also on the list of lucky animals. In India, many villagers even hold frog weddings to pray for rain when the drought lasts too long.

Rabbit: Rabbit’s hind legs are considered lucky in many cultures. However, in order for this leg to be sacred, one must choose a moonlit day to take it, and at the same time perform many more rituals. Rabbit is also a lucky symbol for birth. Newlyweds in the past were often given a rabbit’s foot symbol to symbolize the descendants. In the Christian Easter, the rabbit is also a symbol of peace and prosperity.

Animals that symbolize good luck in world culture
Easter Bunny and current US President Barack Obama.

Fish: According to Barry Kaufkins, a folklorist at Western Kentucky University, in Cambodia, fish is considered to represent “health, prosperity and good luck”. In particular, a fish called Try Kantrop is considered extremely lucky. This fish has inspired an anemia treatment product in Cambodia. When Canadian doctor Christopher Charles came to Cambodia to study, he realized the importance of Try Kantrop fish to the culture of this country, and people here often suffer from iron deficiency anemia. That made him come up with the idea of creating an iron fish to cook with food, in order to add iron to the diet. Today this fish is called “lucky iron fish” and is still used to provide temporary iron for the human body in developing countries.

Red-crowned crane: In Asia, especially in China and Japan, people see the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane, as a symbol of luck, longevity and honesty. The concept of cranes with red tops symbolizes good luck from the tall, elegant appearance of the cranes. Each pair of cranes stick together for many years until they die. “The red-crowned crane’s mating dance is a masterpiece,” said Professor Ewert. “They are symbols of pure happiness.”

Animals that symbolize good luck in world culture
The concept of cranes with red tops symbolizes good luck from the tall, elegant appearance of the cranes.

The new article only mentions lucky animals of some regions of the world. Hopefully, after this article, readers will be interested in learning more about lucky symbols in cultures around the world as well as in Vietnam to have a better insight into people’s perspectives. about life around.