Peacock I. Bird of Paradise
by Jenny Rainbow
Title
Peacock I. Bird of Paradise
Artist
Jenny Rainbow
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Peacock Symbolism
The peacock is a symbol of immortality because the ancients believed that the peacock had flesh that did not decay after death. As such, early Christian paintings and mosaics use peacock imagery, and peacock feathers can be used during the Easter season as church decorations. This symbol of immortality is also directly linked to Christ.
The peacock naturally replaces his feathers annually; as such, the peacock is also a symbol of renewal.
Early belief held that the Gates of Paradise are guarded by a pair of peacocks.
The peacock has the ability to eat poisonous snakes without harm.
Both Origen and Augustine refer to peacocks as a symbol of the resurrection.
Pythagoras wrote that the soul of Homer moved into a peacock'a hyperbole to establish the respect and longevity of the Greek poet's words.
The Greeks dedicated the peacock to Juno, the goddess of sky and stars, in recognition of the golden circles and blue background of the peacock�s tail.
Other images and beliefs:
By the Peacock was a sacred oath, because the peacock was thought to have the power of resurrection, like the Phoenix.
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January 25th, 2013
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Sharon Mau
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Bonita Hensley
Love all the beautiful background color to go with the Peacock! Beautiful capture Jenny! F/V
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Thank you very much, Bonita! I followed this handsome guy quite long time :-)
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