As it is an Asian and African beast, the elephant, and elephant figurines, have captured the mental imageries of a myriad of cultures. The symbolism the elephant embodies is a symbolism that not a lot of people really know about. Below I will show you why this terrestrial mammal is idolized and sometimes worshipped in some civilizations.

Strength and Power: There won’t be an exam on this, but hopefully you don’t have to stretch too far to see this one. Elephants are gigantic, quite powerful, and their skin is extremely tough. Elephants have historically been used to deliver large loads, both in reality as well as symbolically.

Perseverance: The power to keep pressing forward in spite of setbacks is one of the most exceptional traits encountered in humans. And if there is one animal that goes forward with each final breath in its body, it is the elephant. To be able to live in this environment and make these missions hundreds of miles annually, is surely an effort, to say the least. In household decoration, particular types of hydro-artistry, like a copper fountain, is used to represent these rivers and water reservoirs that elephants journey so far to enjoy.

Patience / Wisdom: If you’re looking for a mighty animal that also practices high degrees of intellect, look no further than this animal. Forgiveness, toleration, community and relationships are only some of the features represented by the elephant’s smarts.

Dignity: Due to its large, the elephants torso can be hidden from the sights of very few people. The elephant was made by God to be gigantic, and exposed for all the people to lay eyes upon and enjoy. Elephants will not tip-toe around the jungle or be quiet because they don’t want to shock other little animals. And that is why civilizations, around the world, respect the elephant as one of the most proud and self-respecting animals around.

The elephant can be considered the bowl that holds the Earth’s dignity-sapience-persistence-power soup. I wonder how YOU could utilize this knowledge to circumvent yourself with such lucky traits immediately.