The fish has been a running theme in my artwork throughout the last two years at NMIT. I am fascinated with all the symbolic meanings of the fish. It is an important symbol connected with many cultures throughout history.
MEANINGS OF THE FISH:
- fertility
- Eternity
- Creativity
- Femininity
- Good Luck
- Happiness
- Knowledge
- Transformation
Greco -Roman mythology:
change and transformation
Christianity:
faith/abundance/transformation
Paganism:
feminine symbol of fertility and an attribute of the Goddess
Ancient Celts:
knowledge/wisdom/inspiration/prophecy
Eastern Indian mythology:
transformation/creation
Ancient African:
creation/Mangala the creater/fertility
Chinese Feng Shui:
unity/fidelity/fertility/abundance
Buddhism:
happiness/freedom/sacred symbol of Buddha
Norse & Ancient European Cultures:
adaptability/determination/flow of life
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