Traditional Animal Symbolism

ostrich……………..stupidity; timidity
ox…………………patience; strength
parrot…………….verbosity; insolence
peacock……………..pomposity; pride
pelican……………….sacrifice; Christ
pig………………..obstinacy; dirtiness
pigeon……………………cowardice
rabbit……………………..fecundity
raven………………..ill-luck; violence
serpent………………….wisdom; sin
sheep………………timidity; stupidity
sparrow………………..lasciviousness
spider………………………cunning
stag………………………cuckoldry
swallow………..fair-weather friendship
swan………………………….grace
swine………………..filthiness; greed
tiger……………………….ferocity
toad………………..work; death; lust
tortoise……………………..chastity
unicorn……………spirituality; Christ
vulture……………………….rapine
wolf………………….cruelty; ferocity
worm……………..cringing; lowliness

Source: Page-A-Day Online Calendar

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