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Duck Symbol
There is no exact definition for any symbol; each symbol is open to
interpretation and birds are no exception to this. Their symbolism
can vary greatly depending on different cultures and religion. The
Duck is generally thought to be a symbol of resourcefulness. The
duck has the ability to walk, swim, fly and 'duck' under the water
to feed or hide from predators. In both Chinese and Japanese
culture, the duck is a symbol of happiness and fidelity. When the
duck and drake are together, it is a sign of happiness and beauty.
The duck is a symbol which joins the sea and the sky according to
Native American mythology.
Duck Symbol
- Meaning
The duck is
defined as being a small wild or domesticated web-footed
broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short
legs. They are a mainly aquatic bird and can be found in both fresh
and sea water. The Duck belongs to the Anatidae family of birds
which includes Ducks, Geese and Swans.
Duck Symbol -
Facts
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The duck is featured in many cartoons and the creature is often
used to portray silly behaviour. The most famous 'duck'
characters are Walt Disney's 'Donald Duck' and Warner Brothers
'Daffy Duck'
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Domesticated ducks are birds that have been bred and raised
specifically for their meat, eggs and down
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Ducks are also often kept as pets
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Domesticated ducks are descended from the Mallard (Anas
platyrhynchos), apart from the Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)
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Peking Duck is one of the national dishes of China
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The indigenous people of the United States had an unusual method
of creating the color blue for their war paint, clothes and
teepees, the used duck manure!
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The Duck is used in Native American Folklore. The story entitled
'Shingebiss' highlights the strength of the underdog and the
importance of perseverance and fortitude. The story is centred
around a duck who defies the harsh cold winter while others
cower
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The Duck was a symbol of Isis, the Egyptian goddess who was a
patron of nature and magic. The following quote is taken from
the book 'The Burden of Isis' which was published in 1910: "Thy
duck, thy sister, Isis, produceth the sweet odours belonging to
thee and with thee, Yet thy way doth not tend toward us, oh our
lord!"
Duck Symbol -
Dream Explanation
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Seeing ducks in your dream, either represents spiritual freedom
(if flying) or it represents the unconscious (if swimming)
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Ducks are rather multi-talented animals that can walk, swim and
fly and thus may represent your flexibility and in blending into
various situations
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To dream of a Duck could be a symbol that you are setting
yourself up or being set up for the kill as associated by the
phrase "sitting duck"
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The duck may be a pun on "ducking" some issue or situation,
instead of confronting it head-on
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Seeing a white duck in your dream is a symbol of falsehood and
deceit
Dream Interpretation
- Significance of Bird Symbol
The following
explanation of dreams involving birds in general is taken from the book entitled 'Dream
Dictionary (10,000 Dreams Interpreted - by Gustavus Hindman Miller)':
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It is a favorable symbol in a dream to see birds of beautiful plumage. A
wealthy and happy partner is near if a woman has dreams of this
nature
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Moulting and song less birds, could denote merciless and inhuman
treatment of the outcast and fallen by people of wealth
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To see a wounded bird, is a symbol of fateful of deep sadness caused by
erring offspring
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To see flying birds, is a symbol of prosperity to the dreamer. All
disagreeable environments will vanish before the wave of
prospective good
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To catch birds, is not at all bad. To hear them speak, is owning
one's inability to perform tasks that demand great clearness of
perception.
Duck Symbol
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