Tag Archives: Animal Symbols

Capricorn
The symbol for Capricorn is being used in Astrology and Astronomy. Capricorn is part of the Zodiac which originates from the time that people started to have the need to predict.
All Zodiac symbols originate from the different constellations. Thus Capricorn originates form the interpretation of the constellation ...

Dove as a peace symbol
A white dove is a symbol for peace and originates from Christianity. In the old testament is refered to the flood myth, where a white dove is part of the story.
During the flood myth Noach sends a white dove form the ark to find land. The dove returns carrying a branche. This was the sign that ther was ...

Eagle
The symbol for Eagle is often used on for example coat of arms and flags. The image on the top left, is just an example and has no specific use. In other designs, the symbol is used in the US as great seal for official documents and pasports and on German coat of arms.
The eagle is known for different ...

Leo
This symbol for Leo is being used in Astrology as well as in Astronomy. In Astrology Leo is part of the Zodiac which originates from the time that people started to have the need to predict.
This sign is a representation of a lions head. The circle is the head of the lion. The curved line from ...

Rod of Esclepius
This symbol for medicine originates from ancient Greece, where it is named is after the Greek god of medicine Asklepios. The symbol can be explaned as a staff with a serpent twisted around it.
The serpent symbolizes healing, this is explained in many different ways. The 2 meest told stories about de ...