Embodying fictional creatures in reality, the ancient artists showed to the world a number of mythical obra¬zov, which gives a special symbolism and meaning.Accordingly, the entire ancient civilization believed in their real existence.In medieval Russia was depicted on coins of a whole range of fantastic animals.
But especially emphasize that the use of symbolic images of real and imaginary animals, not only determined certain features of human nature, but also to acquire all the qualities and funk¬tsii mascots.
Dragon
Dragon (which, incidentally, is one of the signs of the zodiac in the Chinese horoscope) - not that other, as many-headed serpent.In this case, the serpent - the presiding deity, manifesting itself in three or seven spirits (number of goals).Ring snake - a symbol of movement among the Gentiles, and the orbits of celestial bodies.Double entwined around the egg to a snake mascot (according to ancient mysteries) - the apparent motion of the sun around the Earth.
In addition, the dragon - a symbol of immortality and eternal health (because as long as at least one head is intact, the dragon is alive).
Golden Dragon will bring you the support of influential people, as he protects the family and protects the head of the family.
In feudal Russia dragon was a symbol of strength, vigilance and feudal prowess.Among the known four-legged dragon with a scaly body, claws, wings and tail;fantastic four-legged animals with horns and a toothy maw;two-legged dragon with a tail and wings, and even bird-dragon - a basilisk - a mythological guardian of treasures, and the destroyer of enemies.
Centaur (Kitovras)
Legends of the Centaur (Kitovras) refer to ancient times Aryan Unity, and therefore known to many people.
Centaurs - wild creatures, half people, the Half mortals mountain dwellers and forest thickets, different violent temper and intemperance.
fictional creature depicted as a centaur with a horse head and chelove¬chey symbolized the reincarnation of the animal in man, preserving and transmitting the quality first, in accordance with ancient pove¬ryami mascot in the form of a centaur flanked by an immature young man has meant to the young man matured andHe has become a strong, resilient, and strong man.
Chimera Chimera is one of the many Yeshe unreal creatures of ancient times.She was a product of the very first monsters Typhon and Echidna.She had a fire-breathing lion's mouth, the tail of the dragon (the snake) and goat's torso (al. Version - with three heads: a lion, a goat and a snake).Chimera lived in Lycia, in the lair on Mount Crag.It devastated Greece.She won the hero Bellerophon, deal with it with the help of the winged horse Pegasus.Soaring so high that the flame Chimera could not get it, Bellerophon killed the monster with their well-aimed arrows.
Since Chimera fed a fiery flame, respectively, ta¬lismany with her image were presented to those who are confronted daily with fire.For example, when the potter firing their products in order to avoid burns certainly enjoyed such a talisman.
Unicorn Unicorn - fantastic animal with the body of a horse, goat bo¬rodkoy, antelope and legs with a sharp horn on its forehead.All peoples edino¬rog is a rather broadly defined characters.According to legend, this creature can be caught only when, walking through dense forest, it feels chastity devush¬ki, sitting alone in the bush.Unicorn approached her, lowered his head to his knees, and this maiden asleep soundly.So when the light appears the girl's parents put a pillow under her talisman in the form of a unicorn, thus symbolizing purity and female tselomud¬rie.This talisman guarded her from further unwanted encroachment on her chastity, and innocence.
Syrian
In Slavic mythology, is a bird of the Syrian-maiden.Coming down from heaven on the earth, it enchants people with his singing.But there is another description: it is believed that the Syrian - dark bird, a dark force, the messenger of the lord of the underworld.From the head to the waist of Syria - a woman of incomparable beauty, from the waist is - a bird.Who will listen to her voice, forget about everything, but soon doomed to misery and unhappiness, and even die, with no strength to get him not to listen to the voice of Syria.And this voice - true bliss!
As an amulet, Sirin gives women a strong divine protection from any evil eye, love spell, hex, and witchcraft.Talisman Syrian gives unearthly beauty, magic voice, the joy of life, happiness and prosperity, because it is written: "Bird of Paradise Sirin singing, happiness, we bear!" This bird is the embodiment of feminine nature, she gives to female attraction, fertility and cures gynecological diseases.
Pegasus Pegasus was a winged horse reasonable coming from the body Gorgon Medusa, who was killed by Perseus.He is free floating in the clouds and only occasionally down the mountain Acrocorinth to quench their thirst from the source pyrene, knocked out his hoof.In addition to this source, he knocked out two more power muses: Gippokrenu on Helicon and Gippokrenu near Troezen.All of these sources are considered a source of music and inspired poets.Only Bellerophon managed to tame and ride the heavenly horse, which then served as a true hero.
Pegasus - a beautiful symbol of inspiration, excellence, outstanding abilities and talents.He can grasp the depth of wisdom and reach any heights, reaching for the sky with the stars.Great mascot for creative people.
Sphinx
The ordinary meaning sphinx - a mythical creature with a lion's body, a man's head, a hawk or a ram.Among the Greeks, the Sphinx - the monster Typhon and Echidna generated, with the face and breast of a woman, the body of a lion and the wings of a bird.
cast a Hero of Thebes as punishment for seducing Laem young Chrysippus, the Sphinx is located on a mountain near Thebes (or urban area) and asked each pass of the question: "Who among the living creatures in the morning goes on four legs in the afternoon - not two, but in the evening onthree? ".For failing to give the answer to the Sphinx killed and ruined so many noble Thebans, including the son of King Creon.Woebegone Creon announced that he would give the kingdom and the hand of his sister Jocasta to anyone who saves Thebes from the monster.Oedipus solved the riddle, Sphinx threw herself into the abyss of despair and died.
ancient Egyptians Sphinx was the epitome of a perfect creation, his stone figures guarding the royal chambers, temples.
Sphinx symbolizes the power of the spirit, the height of the mind, body and soul harmony.Therefore, the mascot of the Sphinx will help you to improve and achieve harmony.
Griffin
griffin vultures - monstrous bird with an eagle's head and a lion's body.Their cry wither flowers and zhuhnet grass, and all the living creatures fall down dead.The eyes of a griffin with gold shimmer.The head is the size of a wolf's head with a huge fearsome beak, wings with a strange second joint, the better to put them.
Griffins - "dog Zeus" - guarded in the country Hyperboreans gold, treasure Rhipaean mountains, protecting them from the one-eyed Arimaspi.Also, these monstrous birds fast harnessed to the chariot of Nemesis, which symbolizes the speed of retribution for sin.
Griffin has a divine origin, it often accompanies the gods of ancient legend - has the ability to attract the gold.Therefore, the mascot in the form of a griffin will help you in the acquisition of material wealth, as well as protection against enemies.
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