Exam 3--Animals in symbols
Feng-Shui: what are the animals involved?
-Chinese system of geomancy (divination by means of figures or lines of geographic features) -Green dragon--East, Red Phoenix--South, West--White tiger, North--Black Turtle
Define fable
Narration intended to enforce a useful truth, especially one in which animals or inanimate objects speak and act like human beings
List the three of most popular animal idioms
Take the bull by the horns Don't keep beating a dead horse So hungry I could eat a horse More than one way to skin a cat
List at least two of Aesop's fables
The Ant and the Grasshopper The Bat and the Birds The Bundle of Sticks The Dog in the Manger The Dog and the Wolf
What is the animal's role in a fable?
The animal represents then men with their faults and virtues
What does the animal year/month/day/sign represent in Chinese astrology?
Year--what others perceive you as being or how you present yourself Month--inner animals Day--true animals Hour--secret animals
What does Zodiac mean?
"circle of animals"
Where are animals used as symbols?
-Democratic donkey--first associated with Democrat Andrew Jackson's 1828 presidential campaign; opponents called him a jackass; Democrats say donkey is smart and brave -Republican elephant--invented by Thomas Nast in 1874; Republicans say elephant is strong and dignified -Lion--deathless courage, strength, fearlessness, bravery, royalty; lion of the Bible is fierce, roaring, vicious, strong; its body is in mythological creatures (griffon and sphinx); is a public symbol
Sport team logos: could you give some examples of animals used as symbols and their meaning?
-Dolphin: courage, valor, power -Jaguar: messenger, forest spirits, power, strength, determination -Boar: energy, mobility, strength/power, coping under difficult circumstances, love, devotion, loyalty, the land, travel, life and death symbol, intellect, wisdom, freedom, wilderness, divination, prophecy, fertility
Where do symbols come from?
-Inherited or invented; public symbols -Some invented symbols in literature have become so widely known they have gained status of public symbols
What is cryptozoology?
-Pseudoscience involving search for animals whose existence has not been proven; anecdotal evidence, stories, unproven sightings -Living examples of animals that are considered extinct (dinosaurs), animals whose existence lacks physical evidence but are reported in myths/legends (Bigfoot, chupacabra), wild animals dramatically outside normal geographic ranges (phantom cats, Alien Big cats)
What is totem?
-Symbol of tribe, clan, family, or individual -Can be animal, plant, natural object
Define the animal trickster as a folklore motif
-Uses his wits to trick stronger animals into doing what he wants, or to escape trouble -Africa: spider, rabbit, tortoise; Europe: fox; Native American: coyote
List three song titles that include animal
A horse with no name Black horse and the cherry tree White horse Crocodile rock The lion sleeps tonight Eye of the tiger The chipmunk I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Define amulet-talisman
Amulet: a charm ( as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid wearer or protect against evil (as disease or witchcraft) Talisman: object held to act as chart to avert evil and bring good fortune or something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects
What is "No Animals Were Harmed?"
Certification from American Humane Association; appears at end of movies/television shows; certifies production followed certain animal welfare practices/had a person to make sure
What is a symbol?
Often an ordinary object, event, person, or animal to which we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance
Do animal symbols indicate status symbols?
Pets Livestock
List some car logos/names that re associated with animals and explain their meaning.
Pontiac Firebird Dodge Ram, Dodge Viper Lamboghini--has bull Ford Mustang Jaguar
