I introduce animals in art - animal symbolism with each trimester of
6th graders. This is a subject that bridges most cultures and most
religions (so it is safe to talk about beliefs -- I do stay away from
the "pagan" sites with kids - but do want students to have respect for
Native American beliefs). Below are a collection of links I have
found. Please post any addtional links you may have found for other
cultures (I have plenty for Native American). I will eventually create
a web page with all of these (including more information about each
site). Thanks in advance...Judy Decker
The dove is a universal symbol of peace and innocence.
In ancient Greek myth it was a bird of Athene which represented the
renewal of life.......You can see more versions of this symbol at our
Peace Pix page. http://rosella.apana.org.au/~mlb/cranes/symbols.htm
Native American - Totem Poles
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5160/symbolism.html
In Native American Culture and Mythology each animal represents a
different quality or way of life. Gives a partial list of those
animals and that qualities that they represent.
