Thursday, October 27, 2011

Alpha & Omega



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
History:

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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