Wednesday 26 November 2014

Leopard Mythology


Throughout history, in many countries throughout the world, leopards have featured in ancient myths, are depicted in artwork, folklore and are the subject of numerous stories. They are also now commonly used as an emblem in sports in much of Africa.

From their multicolored hides featuring as robes to their behaviors serving as the basis for symbolic tales, their mystery, mysticism and magic abounds.

In art and legend, beautiful courageous women are often symbolized by a black panther. (Blackness suggests the night, the feminine, primal darkness and the energies that emerge from the depths within.)



The Leopard has been used to represent the feminine in all its aspects: Virgin, mother, warrior, seducer, priestess and even: crone.

There is a link with powerful archetypal forces. Our  innate power and creative energy can be unleashed by aligning ourselves with the Leopard as a spirit guide.

Did you know?


The panther* is the symbol of Jesus Christ and Dionysis.

*(which commonly refers to a wide variety of large cats: cougar, jaguar, puma, mountain lion, and leopard - especially if the animal is dark)



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