Friday, July 02, 2010

Butterflies

A Butterfly is usually symbol of a new beginning or a fresh start. Butterflies have had a great historical significance for people.
The Greeks believe that a human soul is born every time a butterfly comes out from its cocoon.
The Irish, on the other hand, believe that butterflies stand for the dead souls waiting to meet their maker.
The Japanese say that one butterfly represents a young woman while two butterflies symbolize marital bliss. Many of the extraordinary kimonos worn by geishas have butterflies on them.
The Native American tribes also have strong beliefs about butterflies.
The Blackfoot tribe believes that butterflies bring dreams, while the Zuni tribe thinks that a white butterfly predicts the beginning of summer.