Five Animals

                  
Various animals are symbolic of something, a value, a vice, a strength, a weakness. The Bear, being so fierce is the symbol of anger, as female bears are very protective towards their young, and would attack anyone if threatened. The Wolf is a cunning, deceiving animal that tricks other animals, and is therefore the symbol of deception. The Pig gives us a lot of meat after we give him lots of food to eat, and is a symbol of gluttony and overeating, and over-drinking. The Pheasant was always considered as the symbol of eternal life, but since he shows off his beautiful feathers, he is also symbolic of pride and vanity. The Snail walks very slowly, and is the symbol of laziness, although he can be looked at as being cautious, methodical, not in a rush, and deliberate. We surely can learn from each and every one of them.