Scorpion art is part of the folklore and symbolism of many different cultures and has various meanings: •Greek Mythology: The scorpion is featured in its own mythological tale. When Orion, a giant who was more than human but less than a God, incurred the wrath of Artemis, she called upon a scorpion to attack him. The scorpion’s sting made Orion immortal in the form of the constellation of Orion. Another story goes that when Medusa was slain by Perseus, the blood that leaked out of Medusa’s neck turned into snakes and scorpions. •The Bible: The Bible uses the story of Israelites trampling scorpions as a metaphor for achieving victory over the terrible acts brought on by the devil. •Ancient Egypt: There was an Egyptian scorpion goddess that was thought to help ease the pain of childbirth (if women prayed to her appropriately). The scorpion, therefore, stood a lasting symbol of maternal sacrifice. The scorpion was also associated with the ancient Egyptian god of the desert, called Set. •The Mayas: Because the scorpion numbs its prey before stinging, the ancient Mayans associated the scorpion with surgery. •Mexico: The scorpion is the symbol of Durango, a state in Mexico. •Buddhism: Scorpions were found in designs on sword handles and amulets in Tibet and a variety of other Buddhist cultures.
Posted on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 05:18:30 +0000