We use cute animal emoticons so generously and absent-mindedly that we often fail to remember what they even mean. But across many cultures, some aninals we know and love are commonly symvolic of something. Something festive or something grave. Are you aware of these most common symbolic associations when it comes to animals? Take our quiz to find out!
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1 The Eagle
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Of evil, cunning, manipulation
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Of magic, voo-doo and black arts
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Of liberty, freedom and courage
Correct!Wrong!Liberty, freedom and courage!
Eagles have long been, and most commonly are associated with freedom and courage. This is the very reason they find place in around 8 flags of different nations.
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2 Bear!
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Of hunting
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Of resurrection
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Of prosperity
Correct!Wrong!Of resurrection!
Because they hibernate for so long, bears are most commonly symbolic of resurrection.
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3 Ants!
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Of arcane and clandestine practices
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Of honesty and integrity
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Of patience and perseverance
Correct!Wrong!Patience and perseverance.
Okay, that was very easy. Anyone who has seen an ant-hill could have answered that.
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4 Elephants, aw!
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Of good luck and prosperity
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Of charm and allure
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Of magnanimity and nobility
Correct!Wrong!Good luck and prosperity
And not just that. The wonderfully adorable elephants symbolise vitality, wisdom and memory. They are also used as symbols for driving out evil!
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5 The Dolphins!
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Of beauty and grace
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Of protection and guard
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Of diligence and determination
Correct!Wrong!Of protection and guqrd
The beautiful dolphins are known to save sailors from drowning, which is why they are most commonly associated with protection and guard.
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6 Ravens
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Of death and destruction
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Of plentitude and messages from the universe
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Of divorces and breakups
Correct!Wrong!Death and destruction
Ravens have so long been associated with death that Edgar Allen Poe wrote a poem "The Raven" lamenting the death of a beloved Lenore.
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7 Ducks
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Of love and family
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Of comfort and leisure
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Of reproduction and fertility
Correct!Wrong!Love and family
Ducks that swim rogether, stay together!
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Can You Tell What These Animals Symbolise?
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