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	Even today, we associate characteristics or virtues to certain ~~animals~~ or objects eg "pride of a peacock", "~~diamonds~~ are forever", "as tough as an elephant". Some of these date back to [[medieval]] times (when assigning virtues was quite a fad), others are more recent.		Even today, we associate characteristics or virtues to certain [[animal]]s or objects eg. "pride of a [[peacock]]", "[[diamond]]s are forever", "as tough as an [[elephant]]". Some of these date back to [[medieval]] times (when assigning virtues was quite a fad), others are more recent.

	A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally ~~gemstones~~ too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ Aberdeen Bestiary].		A good source to find the [[symbolism]] associated with animals (and occasionally [[gemstone]]s too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ Aberdeen Bestiary].

	Many of these are associated with [[~~christian~~]] values, as many medieval [[bestiary\|bestiaries]] were written as ~~christian~~ moral lessons. Earlier non-religious symbolisms may have been adopted ~~withing~~ these symbolic bestiaries, and others exist, but are harder to research.		Many of these are associated with [[Christian]] values, as many medieval [[bestiary\|bestiaries]] were written as Christian moral lessons. Earlier non-religious symbolisms may have been adopted within these symbolic bestiaries, and others exist, but are harder to [[research]].

	==Examples==		==Examples==

	===Peacock===		===[[Peacock]]===
	"When the peacock lives it Tharsis, it signifies the effete. But when it is brought by the fleet to Jerusalem, it represents learned teachers. " [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]		"When the peacock lives it Tharsis, it signifies the effete. But when it is brought by the [[fleet]] to [[Jerusalem]], it represents learned teachers. " [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

	The main symbolism of the [[peacock]] is pride and vanity, when ~~it's~~ tail is displayed.		The main symbolism of the [[peacock]] is pride and vanity, when its tail is displayed.

	But the peacock can also represent learned teachers, as "The peacock has hard flesh, resistant to decay, which can only with difficulty be cooked over a fire by a cook, or can scarcely be digested in the stomach, because of the heat of its liver. Such are the minds of teachers; they neither burn with the flame of desire, nor are they set alight by the heat of lust."[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]		But the peacock can also represent learned teachers, as "The peacock has hard flesh, resistant to decay, which can only with difficulty be cooked over a fire by a cook, or can scarcely be digested in the stomach, because of the heat of its liver. Such are the minds of teachers; they neither burn with the flame of desire, nor are they set alight by the heat of lust."[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

	A peacock with its tail down (rather than displayed) can be a sign of humility, of restraining one's pride as the peacock resists displaying ~~it's~~ tail.		A peacock with its tail down (rather than displayed) can be a sign of humility, of restraining one's pride as the peacock resists displaying its tail.

	===~~Apes~~===		===[[Ape]]s===
	Apes represent the mockers		Apes represent the mockers

	===On/from the left or right hand===		===On/from the left or right hand===
	"The left hand represents temporal possessions; the right, eternal life. Those who manage temporal possessions sit on the left. Those who desire eternal life with all their heart fly on the right."[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]		"The left hand represents temporal possessions; the right, eternal life. Those who manage temporal possessions sit on the left. Those who desire eternal life with all their [[heart]] fly on the right."[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

	===Turtledove===		===[[Turtledove]]===
	The ~~turtle~~[[~~dove~~]] symbolises fidelity, for it is believed that the female dove will not take a second mate if her first mate dies. Parallel are drawn to virtuous widows remaining chaste and single, thus a single turtle dove is a symbol of chastity (and possibly purity), and a pair of turtle doves has some symbolism of love.		The [[turtledove]] symbolises [[fidelity]], for it is believed that the female dove will not take a second mate if her first mate dies. Parallel are drawn to virtuous widows remaining chaste and single, thus a single turtle dove is a symbol of [[chastity]] (and possibly purity), and a pair of turtle doves has some symbolism of [[love]].
	[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]		[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

	===Dragon===		===[[Dragon]]===
	The [[dragon]] - the serpent of Adam and Eve - strangles its prey, and as biggest of all the ~~snakes~~ is closest to the devil.		The [[dragon]] - the serpent of Adam and Eve - strangles its prey, and as biggest of all the [[snake]]s is closest to the devil.
	It eats the dove as the devil devours the soul of sinners.		It eats the dove as the devil devours the soul of sinners.

	===Phoenix===		===[[Phoenix]]===
	As the [[phoenix]] rises from the ashes, so is it a sign of the [[resurrection]] of [[Jesus Christ]]. This particular symbol was specifically associated with the resurrection of Jesus - in other times, it held a more general meaning of renewal.		As the [[phoenix]] rises from the ashes, so is it a sign of the [[resurrection]] of [[Jesus Christ]]. This particular symbol was specifically associated with the resurrection of Jesus - in other times, it held a more general meaning of renewal.

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	''~~see~~ also:''		''See also:''
	*[[12th_Century_life\|12th Century life]]		*[[12th_Century_life\|12th Century life]]

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	Even today, we associate characteristics or virtues to certain animals or objects eg "pride of a peacock", "diamonds are forever", "as tough as an elephant". Some of these date back to medieval times (when assigning virtues was quite a fad), others are more recent.		Even today, we associate characteristics or virtues to certain animals or objects eg "pride of a peacock", "diamonds are forever", "as tough as an elephant". Some of these date back to [[medieval]] times (when assigning virtues was quite a fad), others are more recent.

	A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally gemstones too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ Aberdeen Bestiary].		A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally gemstones too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ Aberdeen Bestiary].

	Many of these are associated with christian values, as many medieval [[bestiary\|bestiaries]] were written as christian moral lessons. Earlier non-religious symbolisms may have been adopted withing these symbolic bestiaries, and others exist, but are harder to research.		Many of these are associated with [[christian]] values, as many medieval [[bestiary\|bestiaries]] were written as christian moral lessons. Earlier non-religious symbolisms may have been adopted withing these symbolic bestiaries, and others exist, but are harder to research.

	==Examples==		==Examples==

	===Peacock===		===Peacock===
	"When the peacock lives it Tharsis, it signifies the effete. But when it is brought by the fleet to Jerusalem, it represents learned teachers. "[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]		"When the peacock lives it Tharsis, it signifies the effete. But when it is brought by the fleet to Jerusalem, it represents learned teachers. " [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

	The main symbolism of the [[peacock]] is pride and vanity, when it's tail is displayed.		The main symbolism of the [[peacock]] is pride and vanity, when it's tail is displayed.
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	Apes represent the mockers		Apes represent the mockers

	===on/from the left or right hand===		===On/from the left or right hand===
	"The left hand represents temporal possessions; the right, eternal life. Those who manage temporal possessions sit on the left. Those who desire eternal life with all their heart fly on the right."[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]		"The left hand represents temporal possessions; the right, eternal life. Those who manage temporal possessions sit on the left. Those who desire eternal life with all their heart fly on the right."[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

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	===Dragon===		===Dragon===
	The dragon - the serpent of Adam and Eve - strangles its prey, and as biggest of all the snakes is closest to the devil.		The [[dragon]] - the serpent of Adam and Eve - strangles its prey, and as biggest of all the snakes is closest to the devil.
	It eats the dove as the devil devours the soul of sinners.		It eats the dove as the devil devours the soul of sinners.

	===Phoenix===		===Phoenix===
	As the [[phoenix]] rises from the ashes, so is it a sign of the resurrection of [[Jesus Christ]]. This particular symbol was specifically associated with the resurrection of Jesus - in other times, it held a more general meaning of renewal.		As the [[phoenix]] rises from the ashes, so is it a sign of the [[resurrection]] of [[Jesus Christ]]. This particular symbol was specifically associated with the resurrection of Jesus - in other times, it held a more general meaning of renewal.


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	[[Category:12th century]]		[[Category:12th century\|Symbolism]]

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			[[Category:12th century]]

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	Many of these are associated with christian values, as many medieval [[bestiary\|bestiaries]] were written as christian moral lessons. Earlier non-religious symbolisms may have been adopted withing these symbolic bestiaries, and others exist, but are harder to research.		Many of these are associated with christian values, as many medieval [[bestiary\|bestiaries]] were written as christian moral lessons. Earlier non-religious symbolisms may have been adopted withing these symbolic bestiaries, and others exist, but are harder to research.

			==Examples==
	Some 12th century examples of symbolism:

	===Peacock===		===Peacock===

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	A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally gemstones too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ Aberdeen Bestiary].		A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally gemstones too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ Aberdeen Bestiary].

	Many of these are associated with christian values, as many medieval [[bestiary\|bestiaries]] were written as christian moral lessons. Earlier non-~~religeous~~ symbolisms may have been adopted withing these symbolic bestiaries, and others exist, but are harder to research.		Many of these are associated with christian values, as many medieval [[bestiary\|bestiaries]] were written as christian moral lessons. Earlier non-religious symbolisms may have been adopted withing these symbolic bestiaries, and others exist, but are harder to research.

	Some 12th century examples of symbolism:		Some 12th century examples of symbolism:

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	Even today, we associate characteristics or virtues to certain animals or objects eg "pride of a peacock", "diamonds are forever", "as tough as an elephant". Some of these date back to medieval times (when assigning virtues was quite a fad), others are more recent.		Even today, we associate characteristics or virtues to certain animals or objects eg "pride of a peacock", "diamonds are forever", "as tough as an elephant". Some of these date back to medieval times (when assigning virtues was quite a fad), others are more recent.

	A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally gemstones too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ Aberdeen Bestiary].		A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally gemstones too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ Aberdeen Bestiary].

			Many of these are associated with christian values, as many medieval [[bestiary\|bestiaries]] were written as christian moral lessons. Earlier non-religeous symbolisms may have been adopted withing these symbolic bestiaries, and others exist, but are harder to research.

			Some 12th century examples of symbolism:

	===Peacock===		===Peacock===

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	Even today, we associate characteristics or virtues to certain animals or objects eg "pride of a peacock", "diamonds are forever", "as tough as an elephant". Some of these date back to medieval times (when assigning virtues was quite a fad), others are more recent.		Even today, we associate characteristics or virtues to certain animals or objects eg "pride of a peacock", "diamonds are forever", "as tough as an elephant". Some of these date back to medieval times (when assigning virtues was quite a fad), others are more recent.

	A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally gemstones too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/\|Aberdeen Bestiary]].		A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally gemstones too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ Aberdeen Bestiary].


	===Peacock===		===Peacock===
	"When the peacock lives it Tharsis, it signifies the effete. But when it is brought by the fleet to Jerusalem, it represents learned teachers. "[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/~~\|1]~~]		"When the peacock lives it Tharsis, it signifies the effete. But when it is brought by the fleet to Jerusalem, it represents learned teachers. "[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

	The main symbolism of the [[peacock]] is pride and vanity, when it's tail is displayed.		The main symbolism of the [[peacock]] is pride and vanity, when it's tail is displayed.

	But the peacock can also represent learned teachers, as "The peacock has hard flesh, resistant to decay, which can only with difficulty be cooked over a fire by a cook, or can scarcely be digested in the stomach, because of the heat of its liver. Such are the minds of teachers; they neither burn with the flame of desire, nor are they set alight by the heat of lust."[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/~~\|2]~~]		But the peacock can also represent learned teachers, as "The peacock has hard flesh, resistant to decay, which can only with difficulty be cooked over a fire by a cook, or can scarcely be digested in the stomach, because of the heat of its liver. Such are the minds of teachers; they neither burn with the flame of desire, nor are they set alight by the heat of lust."[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

	A peacock with its tail down (rather than displayed) can be a sign of humility, of restraining one's pride as the peacock resists displaying it's tail.		A peacock with its tail down (rather than displayed) can be a sign of humility, of restraining one's pride as the peacock resists displaying it's tail.
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	===on/from the left or right hand===		===on/from the left or right hand===
	"The left hand represents temporal possessions; the right, eternal life. Those who manage temporal possessions sit on the left. Those who desire eternal life with all their heart fly on the right."[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/~~\|3]~~]		"The left hand represents temporal possessions; the right, eternal life. Those who manage temporal possessions sit on the left. Those who desire eternal life with all their heart fly on the right."[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

	===Turtledove===		===Turtledove===
	The turtle[[dove]] symbolises fidelity, for it is believed that the female dove will not take a second mate if her first mate dies. Parallel are drawn to virtuous widows remaining chaste and single, thus a single turtle dove is a symbol of chastity (and possibly purity), and a pair of turtle doves has some symbolism of love.		The turtle[[dove]] symbolises fidelity, for it is believed that the female dove will not take a second mate if her first mate dies. Parallel are drawn to virtuous widows remaining chaste and single, thus a single turtle dove is a symbol of chastity (and possibly purity), and a pair of turtle doves has some symbolism of love.
	[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/~~\|4]~~]		[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/]

	===Dragon===		===Dragon===

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	===on/from the left or right hand===		===on/from the left or right hand===
			"The left hand represents temporal possessions; the right, eternal life. Those who manage temporal possessions sit on the left. Those who desire eternal life with all their heart fly on the right."[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/\|3]]


	===Turtledove===		===Turtledove===
			The turtle[[dove]] symbolises fidelity, for it is believed that the female dove will not take a second mate if her first mate dies. Parallel are drawn to virtuous widows remaining chaste and single, thus a single turtle dove is a symbol of chastity (and possibly purity), and a pair of turtle doves has some symbolism of love.
	The turtle[[dove]] symbolises fidelity.
			[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/\|4]]


	===Dragon===		===Dragon===

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	==Sources:==		==Sources:==
	*[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/\|The Aberdeen Bestiary]].		*[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/\|The Aberdeen Bestiary]].



			''see also:''
			*[[12th_Century_life\|12th Century life]]

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	===Phoenix===		===Phoenix===
	As the [[phoenix]] rises from the ashes, so is it a sign of the ~~[[resurresction]]~~ of [[Jesus Christ]]. ~~The~~ ~~meaning~~ ~~of this~~ was ~~more~~ specifically ~~tied~~ to the resurrection of Jesus, ~~than~~ in other times, ~~where~~ a ~~wider~~ meaning of renewal ~~was associated with the phoenix~~.		As the [[phoenix]] rises from the ashes, so is it a sign of the resurrection of [[Jesus Christ]]. This particular symbol was specifically associated with the resurrection of Jesus - in other times, it held a more general meaning of renewal.