| Dog |
Loyalty and companionship |
Worldwide |
Faithfulness |
Molosser dogs in ancient Greek mythology |
| Cat |
Independence and mystery |
Egyptian |
Protection against evil |
Goddess Bastet |
| Eagle |
Strength and freedom |
Native American |
Vision and power |
Symbol of the U.S. and many tribes |
| Elephant |
Wisdom and strength |
Asian and African cultures |
Good luck and protection |
Hinduism and Buddhism |
| Horse |
Nobility and freedom |
Celtic |
Strength and grace |
Celtic myths of heroic steeds |
| Snake |
Transformation and healing |
Various cultures |
Wisdom or danger |
Greek god Asclepius |
| Bear |
Bravery and strength |
Native American |
Courage and leadership |
Spirit animal in many tribes |
| Frog |
Transformation and fertility |
Various cultures |
Rebirth and healing |
African folklore |
| Dove |
Peace and hope |
Christianity and worldwide |
Purity and love |
The Holy Spirit in Christian tradition |
| Fox |
Cunning and adaptability |
Japanese and Native American |
Trickster or intelligence |
The kitsune in Japanese lore |
| Raven |
Mystery and intelligence |
Native American |
Change and insight |
Associated with the trickster spirit |
| Butterfly |
Transformation and beauty |
Worldwide |
Hope and change |
Symbol of the soul in many cultures |
| Lion |
Bravery and courage |
African and European |
Royalty and leadership |
Symbol of strength in heraldry |
| Whale |
Wisdom and emotional depth |
Indigenous cultures |
Communication and harmony |
Legends of the ocean's wisdom |
| Spider |
Creativity and fate |
Native American |
Weaver of destiny |
Anansi the spider in African tales |
| Owl |
Wisdom and intuition |
Greek and Native American |
Knowledge and mystique |
Athena's companion in Greek mythology |
| Chicken |
Fertility and nurturing |
Various cultures |
Home and safety |
Symbol of domestic life |
| Deer |
Gentleness and peace |
Many cultures |
Grace and intuition |
Sacred in many spiritual beliefs |
| Rabbit |
Fertility and trickery |
Chinese and Native American |
Renewal and abundance |
Moon rabbit in Chinese folklore |
| Fish |
Abundance and fertility |
Christianity and various cultures |
Transcendence and faith |
The Ichthys symbol |
| Wolf |
Loyalty and family |
Native American |
Instinct and intelligence |
Symbol of connection in many traditions |
| Bat |
Transition and change |
Various cultures |
Rebirth and intuition |
Symbol of the underworld in some cultures |
| Peacock |
Beauty and pride |
Indian and Mediterranean |
Immortality and renewal |
Sacred in Hinduism |
| Dragon |
Power and strength |
Chinese and European |
Protection and authority |
The dragon in Chinese mythology |
| Goat |
Fertility and leadership |
Various cultures |
Stubbornness and persistence |
Symbol of the scapegoat |
| Polar Bear |
Survival and strength |
Arctic cultures |
Adaptability and resilience |
Spirit of the North in Native legends |
| Monkey |
Intelligence and playfulness |
Buddhism and various cultures |
Fun and mischief |
The Monkey King in Chinese lore |
| Scorpion |
Defense and power |
Middle Eastern cultures |
Courage and tenacity |
Associated with protection in some myths |
| Hawk |
Vision and perspective |
Native American |
Focus and determination |
Symbol of strategy in various legends |
| Penguin |
Adaptability and community |
Antarctica and various cultures |
Social bonds and loyalty |
Regarded as gentle in some tales |
| Giraffe |
Elegance and observation |
African cultures |
Heightened perspective and grace |
Symbol of keeping an overview |
| Buffalo |
Strength and abundance |
Native American |
Sustenance and bravery |
Sacred in many Native traditions |
| Crane |
Long life and loyalty |
Japanese |
Gratitude and fidelity |
Symbol of peace and good luck |
| Snake |
Fertility and rebirth |
Egyptian and various |
Duality and healing |
Symbol of the medical field |
| Ant |
Community and cooperation |
Worldwide |
Hard work and teamwork |
Inhabitants of Aesop's fables |
| Octopus |
Intelligence and mystery |
Pacific cultures |
Adaptability and creativity |
Fables of the sea |
| Koala |
Calmness and relaxation |
Australian |
Community and strength |
Symbol of Aussie wildlife |
| Rooster |
Awakening and vigilance |
Various cultures |
Courage and vigilance |
Associated with dawn in myth |
| Chipmunk |
Playfulness and preparation |
Native American |
Resourcefulness and energy |
Symbol of gathering |
| Swan |
Beauty and love |
Various cultures |
Transformation and grace |
Symbol of love in many tales |
| Ox |
Strength and reliability |
Chinese |
Hard work and dependability |
Associated with agricultural strength |
| Clouded Leopard |
Mystery and beauty |
Asian |
Elusiveness and grace |
Symbol of the jungle's secrets |
| Goldfish |
Prosperity and good fortune |
Chinese |
Abundance and happiness |
Kept in homes for luck |
| Horse |
Freedom and travel |
Various cultures |
Nobility and strength |
Seen in tales of adventure |
| Hedgehog |
Defense and independence |
Celtic |
Defense and individuality |
Represented in folklore |
| Dolphin |
Intelligence and sociality |
Various cultures |
Joy and friendship |
Revered as intelligent guides |
| Alpaca |
Wealth and energy |
Incan |
Society and community |
Symbol of prosperity in villages |
| Wolverine |
Strength and ferocity |
Native American |
Tenacity and courage |
Regarded as fierce in tales |
| Iguana |
Regeneration and renewal |
Mexican cultures |
Strength and survival |
Emblems of adaptability |
| Vulture |
Transition and purification |
Egyptian |
Death and rebirth |
Symbol of the Circle of Life |
| Jaguar |
Power and agility |
Mesoamerican |
Strength and mystique |
Sacred animal in many tribes |
| Skunk |
Confidence and protection |
Various cultures |
Self-defense and uniqueness |
Different in symbolism across tribes |
| Zebra |
Individuality and community |
African |
Balance and harmony |
Represented in tribal beliefs |
| Starfish |
Healing and renewal |
Ocean cultures |
Emotional balance and strength |
Symbol of regeneration |
| Crab |
Protection and adaptability |
Coastal cultures |
Nurturing and hardship |
Represents home in folklore |
| Falcon |
Speed and focus |
Various cultures |
Noble and swift |
Symbol of the hunter's spirit |
| Newt |
Transformation and adaptability |
Various cultures |
Renewal and health |
Associated with healing practices |
| Ferret |
Playfulness and curiosity |
Various cultures |
Energy and family |
Seen as playful companions |
| Parrot |
Communication and vibrancy |
Tropical cultures |
Joy and color |
Symbol of expression in tales |
| Buffalo |
Power and sustenance |
Native American |
Respect and survival |
Honored in many ceremonies |
| Partridge |
Fertility and family |
Biblical |
Faithfulness and care |
Symbol of nurturing in ancient texts |
| Walrus |
Community and strength |
Arctic cultures |
Endurance and adaptability |
Considered sacred in some cultures |
| Squirrel |
Preparation and hard work |
Native American |
Energy and community |
Represents planning for the future |
| Hummingbird |
Joy and love |
Native American |
Happiness and lightness |
Symbol of spirit in myths |
| Yeti |
Mystery and fear |
Himalayan |
Enigma and power |
Legendary creature in folklore |
| Bison |
Sustenance and pride |
Native American |
Strength and unity |
Central in Native American culture |
| Leopard |
Beauty and stealth |
African and Asian cultures |
Power and grace |
Represented in various tales |
| Flamingo |
Color and beauty |
Caribbean and Southeast Asian |
Grace and harmony |
Symbol of vibrant life |
| Panda |
Peace and conservation |
Chinese |
Friendship and stability |
Cultural icon of diplomacy |
| Manatee |
Gentleness and tranquility |
Caribbean |
Peace and harmony |
Represented in various folklore |
| Tortoise |
Longevity and endurance |
Various cultures |
Wisdom and protection |
Symbol of longevity in stories |
| Armadillo |
Protection and resilience |
South American |
Defense and security |
Seen as a protector in tales |
| Jackal |
Cunning and survival |
Egyptian and African |
Cleverness and trickery |
Symbol of the desert's secrets |
| Caterpillar |
Transformation and growth |
Worldwide |
Change and new beginnings |
Metaphor for life cycles in stories |
| Gazelle |
Grace and beauty |
African |
Swiftness and elegance |
Symbol of beauty in sub-Saharan cultures |
| Beetle |
Transformation and rebirth |
Egyptian |
Renewal and protection |
Sacred in ancient Egyptian mythology |
| Bat |
Rebirth and intuition |
Various cultures |
Transformation and mystery |
Associated with the unseen |
| Sloth |
Tranquility and patience |
Central & South American |
Relaxation and nature |
Symbol of living slowly |
| Gorilla |
Intellect and socialization |
African |
Strength and family |
Symbol of connection in nature |
| Chameleon |
Adaptability and change |
Various cultures |
Flexibility and survival |
Used in stories about transformation |
| Salmon |
Fertility and rejuvenation |
Native American |
Perseverance and renewal |
Celebrated in many oral traditions |
| Antelope |
Fleetness and beauty |
Various cultures |
Elegance and speed |
Represented in tribal beliefs |
| Trout |
Abundance and persistence |
Various cultures |
Patience and survival |
Seen as symbols of wisdom |
| Falcon |
Vision and clarity |
Various cultures |
Sovereignty and skill |
Hunting symbols in stories |
| Pelican |
Generosity and sacrifice |
Christianity |
Selflessness and love |
Represented in Christian symbolism |
| Ox |
Hard work and harmony |
Chinese cultures |
Reliability and patience |
Central in agricultural mythologies |
| Rhinoceros |
Strength and survival |
African cultures |
Bravery and wisdom |
Featured in many wildlife stories |
| Honeybee |
Community and productivity |
Worldwide |
Cooperation and diligence |
Symbol of hard work |
| Otter |
Playfulness and joy |
Native American |
Friendship and fun |
Symbol of togetherness in legends |
| Vole |
Nurturance and family |
Various cultures |
Connection and community |
Represents family bonds |
| Pelican |
Selflessness and sharing |
Christianity |
Generosity and care |
Represented in tales of compassion |
| Kangaroo |
Strength and vitality |
Australian |
Endurance and community |
Symbol of resilience in folklore |
| Toad |
Transformation and health |
Various cultures |
Healing and magic |
Associated with herbal remedies |
| Snowy Owl |
Wisdom and intuition |
Various cultures |
Mysterious knowledge |
Symbol of the unknown |
| Sea Turtle |
Wisdom and longevity |
Various cultures |
Endurance and patience |
Regarded as ancient guides |
| Goldfinch |
Joy and happiness |
Various cultures |
Innocence and magic |
Symbol in seasonal celebrations |
| Macaw |
Color and communication |
South American |
Joy and social interaction |
Represented in tribal ceremonies |
| Chinchilla |
Value and rarity |
South American |
Luxury and beauty |
Valued for their soft fur |
| Heron |
Calm and balance |
Various cultures |
Patience and harmony |
Symbol of tranquility and resourcefulness |
| Sardine |
Abundance and modesty |
Various cultures |
Plenty and community |
Celebrate in festivals of bounty |
| Geese |
Loyalty and family |
Various cultures |
Fidelity and migration |
Symbol of family in folk tales |
| Cricket |
Luck and good fortune |
Asian cultures |
Joy and merriment |
Symbol of good luck in many cultures |
| Sea Lion |
Friendliness and sociality |
Coastal cultures |
Joy and community |
Part of oceanic folklore |
| Raccoon |
Cleverness and curiosity |
North American |
Resourcefulness and adaptability |
Known as clever scavengers |
| Jellyfish |
Flow and clarity |
Ocean cultures |
Meditation and fluidity |
Symbol of tranquility in folklore |
| Wildebeest |
Migration and community |
African |
Teamwork and survival |
Symbol of life's journey in folklore |
| Leech |
Healing and survival |
Various cultures |
Adaptation and resourcefulness |
Used in traditional medicine |
| Goose |
Vigilance and loyalty |
Various cultures |
Unity and family |
A symbol of protection in folklore |
| Tapir |
Endurance and calmness |
Amazonian cultures |
Resilience and strength |
Often featured in legends |
| Octopus |
Intelligence and flexibility |
Marine cultures |
Cleverness and adaptability |
Gaining wisdom through challenges |
| Lemur |
Joy and community |
Madagascar |
Playfulness and social bonding |
Represented in local folklore |
| Snail |
Patience and perseverance |
Various cultures |
Resilience and home |
Symbol of slow progress in life |
| Shark |
Power and fearlessness |
Oceanic cultures |
Strength and respect |
Respected in many marine myths |
| Narwhal |
Mystery and rarity |
Arctic cultures |
Magic and uniqueness |
Revered for its legendary tusk |
| Cow |
Nourishment and abundance |
Various cultures |
Motherhood and care |
Sacred in several traditions |
| Crab |
Courage and tenacity |
Coastal cultures |
Resilience and adaptability |
Saw as symbols of crafting change |
| Pelican |
Generosity and community |
Christian |
Sacrifice and nurturing |
Symbol of nurturing in parables |
| Tapir |
Endurance and adaptability |
Amazonian cultures |
Wisdom and stability |
Often regarded as guardians |
| Wombat |
Preservation and protection |
Australian |
Stability and family |
Represented in Indigenous myths |
| Tahr |
Courage and grace |
Himalayan cultures |
Strength and survival |
Symbol of the rugged highlands |
| Honeybee |
Community and harmony |
Worldwide |
Diligence and collaboration |
Considered a symbol of productivity |
| Orca |
Power and family |
Various cultures |
Community and hunting skill |
Respected in marine lore |
| Gecko |
Clarity and understanding |
Tropical cultures |
Adaptation and insight |
Symbol of renewal in stories |
| Hedgehog |
Curiosity and exploration |
Celtic |
Defense and individuality |
Represented in folklore |
| Mole |
Hidden knowledge and intuition |
Various cultures |
Senses and awareness |
Symbol of hidden truths |
| Stork |
Fertility and loyalty |
European cultures |
New beginnings and family |
Symbol of bringing happiness |
| Cormorant |
Resourcefulness and adaptability |
Marine cultures |
Diligence and survival |
Seen as symbols of wisdom |
| Salamander |
Transformation and rebirth |
Various cultures |
Transcendence and healing |
Associated with alchemy |
| Seahorse |
Protection and love |
Marine cultures |
Good luck and fidelity |
Symbol of paternal care |
| Ferret |
Playfulness and curiosity |
North American |
Joy and adaptability |
Celebrate in many local stories |
| Seal |
Community and joy |
Coastal cultures |
Joy and family |
Considered playful spirits in folklore |
| Shrew |
Resourcefulness and curiosity |
Various cultures |
Cunning and cleverness |
Represented in varied tales |
| Gecko |
Adaptability and survival |
Tropical cultures |
Vision and insight |
Symbol of nuances in life |
| Bumblebee |
Community and productivity |
Worldwide |
Cooperation and effort |
Considered positive omens |
| Pheasant |
Beauty and abundance |
Various cultures |
Wealth and pride |
Represented in seasonal celebrations |
| Heron |
Solitude and patience |
Various cultures |
Balance and tranquility |
Symbol of calm reflections |
| Porcupine |
Defense and individuality |
North American |
Caution and resilience |
Recognized as wise in lore |
| Hyena |
Cunning and community |
African |
Survival and cleverness |
Represented across various traditions |
| Badger |
Tenacity and hard work |
Various cultures |
Determination and family |
Considered loyal companions |
| Nightingale |
Beauty and song |
Various cultures |
Love and passion |
Symbol of romance in folk music |
| Robin |
Renewal and new beginnings |
Various cultures |
Joy and hope |
Herald of spring in many traditions |
| Snipe |
Gone and hidden |
Various cultures |
Mysterious presence and luck |
Symbol of elusive fortunes |
| Toucan |
Joy and vibrancy |
South American |
Community and celebration |
Known as symbols of happiness |