In the Javanese belief, Pls someone is sick and the sound of the crow, the death of the sick Will come soon.
In line with this belief, the Celts in Europe mengeramat's black crows.
There, a black crow Badb Called, named after the Celtic goddess of war WHO was also unlucky. Plus a creepy appearance, complete the magical aura of the black crows. His arrival is a Harbinger goddess Macha, Goddess or Goddess Morrigan Badb, goddesses jinxed. If the crows look up to, it was a sign plagues, wars, or the death of one member of the tribe.
The Celts also considers the crow as a symbol of the nature of the deft, clever, and bring science. They Could Of crow behavior
learn how to remember the past as a lesson to the next life.
Cat
Not only in Indonesia that makes cats as sacred animals. Still concerning pautkan stout animal with myth, for example if we hit a cat to death we should bury it properly, if not then we will be overwritten bad luck. In other countries also still mengkeramatkan these animals, such as:
GERMANY
In GERMANY There is a belief that if there is a black cat jumped over the sick bed, death will come to the hospital.
FIRLANDIA
In Firlandia, people believe that cats bring hitamlah the human soul to the afterlife.
CHINA
In China, the presence of a black cat is a sign that they will be exposed to the disease or will fall into poverty.
In China, put the cat statue (standing position with hands uplifted to the upper right) outside the house painting and painting cats in the house is a way to avoid poverty. In addition, it is considered a misfortune if they see a black cat crossed. Black cat is a friend of colleague of the wicked witch.
INDIA
In India, the reincarnated soul can be liberated by throwing a black cat into the fire. Community Celts believed that black cats can predict the future.
ENGLISH
In the UK there is an ancient tradition which states that placing a cat or rather buried in front of newly built houses, is considered to bring good luck. Cats born in May will bring the snake into the house. English ancestors believed in it so they are wary whenever I see a cat.
Tiger
For the indigenous Malays and the Talang Mamak, tigers (also called Rimau) regarded as a god or Datuk.
According to myth, these animals came from a young man who cursed his father because of stubborn, so driven to the woods. In the wilderness, he became ruler also called king of the jungle.
After becoming king of the jungle, there is a covenant with man that if called Datuk means brother and he did not manifest themselves. However, if the Tigers call meant enemy.
Until now, if met Tiger in the woods, they called him Datuk.
So powerful was the influence of Datuk, appearing in The Malay beliefs and Talang Mamak that if the act violates the customs and destroy the forest, the Datuk will be angry and show physique.
Other areas along with my Chinese River, north of Bukit Tigapuluh National Park (TNBT). Here, known Tiger imitation: called my Chinese, which is transformed into a human tiger. Physical form just like humans, but no parts of the upper lip. These creatures are usually maintained to keep the village shaman, treat, and punish (get killed) if a member violates indigenous people behave.
In 1998, four workers died and killed the tiger because it took the wood on the Mount of Fatimah, the indwelling of the god of the forest heritage Rimau.
Based on the myths and beliefs, the Talang Mamak and Malay People do not want to kill the tiger, unless forced to. For example, if the ancestor had killed a human.
However, in the belief of traditional societies, the tiger god serves to maintain community harmony and balance in the earth's creatures, humans, animals and nature.
Balance of nature, therefore, needs to be maintained and the Tigers have a natural right to live in where people lived.
Cow
These animals are highly revered by Hindus in India. No one there dared to expel a cow lying in the middle of the road, for example. Cows are considered as sacred animals. It is based on one of the historic heritage of Hindu religion that tells the relationship between cattle and the god Krishna.
The relic was never mentioned god Krishna appeared on earth in the form of cattle herdsmen, which they refer to as Bala-Gopala or Govinda, which means someone who protects the cows.
Even in one of the other holy books, the cow compared to a mother's life because her milk is very useful for humans.
White Elephant
Myths and legends of a white elephant began in Southeast Asia. In the Buddhist story, a white elephant is connected with knowledge.
On the eve of Buddha was born, his mother dreamed of a white elephant came him a lotus flower, symbol of purity and knowledge.
Throughout the next several hundred years, in two countries, namely Burma and Thailand (Siam), a white elephant is considered as an important animal. White elephant is the key to military success, whether war or mass of an elephant duel. White elephant is also the key for the pageantry.
For the king of Burma and Siam, has a sacred animal is a very important thing. A king who has many good white elephant will be successful.
His kingdom will prosper and reign will last long. If a white elephant to die, would bring disaster to the king and his government. Even the Buddha Three Worlds include white elephant in seven important things that must be possessed of a great king.
In the 19th century, inaugurated a white elephant as one of the wonders of the world than Siam.
Bison
For the Indians, animals this one had a lot of sense. Not just a symbol of strength for everyday life, but also a leg bone arrives sacred and inhabited by the spirit helpers who used to suck the goodness of traditional herbs called Potion Bison (Buffalo Medicine). The smoke generated by the pipeline is also believed to be the bearer of good and holy smoke strength for life.
Bison bone pipe is also used as a souvenir token of appreciation, a message of peace, or cooperative agreement with the tribe or other friendly nations
with them.
Because it is so sacred, Bison used as the name of their tribe members. A child whose name contained the word Yansi (Buffalo, in English), is expected to be a child who would grow stronger, quickly reach maturity of thought, and always protected by a supernatural spirit of Bison. Sometimes they also add Yansi name as a tribute to heroes in war.
Quetzal bird
Beautiful feathered bird called Quetzal is considered sacred by the Maya and Guatemala.
Many birds that live in tropical rain forests are believed to have a direct relationship with the gods, as seen in reliefrelief at the temple or sacred Mayan temple.
In fact, each sub from the Maya had a different name for burungini. But each name has the same meaning, namely that symbolize nature can always be one with nature (nature).
Although to have it they will have to exchange some gold, but already thousands of years, hereditary Guatemala and the Mayan community, worship and nurture this bird. By keeping the Quetzal bird, the Mayans believed the gods would also continue to protect their lives.
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