Ancient Civilizations under the Skin of an Animal
To ancient civilizations across the globe, "animals" were not considered separate from humanity but part of the same continuum of existence. Animal existence was considered part of the human cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Animals by nature symbolized human and divine traits, both desirable and undesirable, and embodied also the domains they inhabited. Animals represent civilizations past, present and future.
Civilizaciones Antiguas bajo de la Piel de un Animal
Para las Civilizaciones Antiguas "los animales" eran parte esencial de su existencia. Los animales eran considerados parte del ciclo de la vida, la muerte y el renacimiento del ser humano. Estos por su naturaleza representaban todas aquellas características humanas y divinas, tanto deseables como indeseables del mundo en el que habitan. Los animales representan el pasado, presente y futuro de las civilizaciones.
To ancient civilizations across the globe, "animals" were not considered separate from humanity but part of the same continuum of existence. Animal existence was considered part of the human cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Animals by nature symbolized human and divine traits, both desirable and undesirable, and embodied also the domains they inhabited. Animals represent civilizations past, present and future.
Civilizaciones Antiguas bajo de la Piel de un Animal
Para las Civilizaciones Antiguas "los animales" eran parte esencial de su existencia. Los animales eran considerados parte del ciclo de la vida, la muerte y el renacimiento del ser humano. Estos por su naturaleza representaban todas aquellas características humanas y divinas, tanto deseables como indeseables del mundo en el que habitan. Los animales representan el pasado, presente y futuro de las civilizaciones.
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YAGUAR / JAGUAR
10 in (w) x 14 in (h) ( 25.4 cm x 35.6cm) Soft pastels and oil painting on paper Year: 2013 As for the myths and legends, the jaguar was seen as god in Peru, Mexico and Guatemala, in pre-Columbian America. The Mayans, Aztecs and the Inca all worshiped the jaguar in some form. In Mayan methodology, the jaguar was seen as the ruler of the Underworld, and as such, a symbol of the night sun and darkness. The jaguar is representative of power, ferocity and valor; he is the embodiment of aggresiveness. For some, the jaguar represnets the power to face one´s fears or to confront one´s enemies. Howeve, they are also associated with vison, which means both their abillity to see during teh night and to look into dark parts of the human heart. The jaguar often warns of disaster, he does no offer any reassurance. Along with physical vision, jaguar are also associated with prescience and the foreknowledge of things to come. |
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DRAGON / DRAGÓN
14 in (w) x 10 in (h) (35.6cm x 25.4cm) Soft pastel and oil painting on paper Year: 2013 In Eastern cultures the dragon is commonly the symbol of nobility, solemness, holiness and a good fortune. The Eastern Dragon is portrayed as an auspicious creature with magical power that coexist in heaven with gods. When Buddhists and Taoists achieve perfection, they ascend to heaven by riding an Eastern dragon. |
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