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Crane (symbol)
Flying Crane
CRANE — in China and Japan, the crane symbolizes vigilance, longevity, wisdom, devotion, honor. According to legend, cranes gather in a circle to protect their king, while they stand on the ground with one foot and squeeze a stone with the other: if the crane falls asleep, the stone falls and wakes him up (such a crane is described by Aristotle). In China, the image of a crane flying towards the Sun is a symbol of social aspirations, its snow—white body is a symbol of purity, its red head is the fire of life.
A lone crane, not adjacent to the flock, is considered a symbol and companion of the Taoist saint.
In Japan, it is a symbol of wisdom.
The opposite symbolism is inherent in this bird in India, where the crane is a symbol of betrayal, and in some Celtic regions, where this bird is considered
Crane 2 (symbol)
A crane with a stone in its paw
is a harbinger of misfortune.
In Egypt, the two—headed crane is a symbol of prosperity.
The ancients were impressed by the endurance and beauty of the crane, complex mating dances, loud voice and thoughtful appearance. The crane dance is one of the most ancient prototypes of round dances.
In ancient Greece, the cries of the crane during migration heralded the time of spring sowing and the beginning of harvesting.
In Africa, the crane is associated with the gift of speech. His spring flights have become a symbol of spiritual and bodily rebirth. This symbolism is often borrowed from Christian art.
All over the world, the crane is a symbol of communication with the gods.