![]() Wolf is a common totem animal in many native traditions. Wolves have been seen rulers of wildlife, forests, all animals and birds. Unlike bears or lions, for example, wolves are not that big and their strength lies in both physical strength of an individual and the strength of unity, a pack. These amazing animals are seen dangerous and quite cunning. Wolves symbolize bravery, courage, solitude, freedom, power, strength, leadership and intelligence. They embody the idea of quiet strength and power, the one that is seen on the outside, hiding gentle and kind heart. Elephants are seen symbols noble, rightful rule and leadership. In China, elephants represent strength, glory, power, wisdom, respect and honor. The god of fortune, abundance and wealth, Ganesha, is depicted as a man with an elephant’s head. In various cultures, elephants have special symbolical place. Elephants are seen wise, noble and powerful animals.īesides their unambiguous physical strength, elephants are commonly seen symbols of spirituality, divine wisdom, good health and longevity. Elephants are rarely ascribed aggression, violence or blood thirst, unlike lions, bears, wolves or other animals representing strength. Japanese also add the attribute of generosity to these mighty mammals.Įlephants are, perhaps, one of the most widely known symbol of incredible strength, but noble, quiet one. In shamanic lore, bears have been associated with awakening of our unconsciousness, with supernatural strength, transformation and power in general. It has also been believed that wearing a bearskin would grant the wearer extreme strength and even invincibility.įor example, brave hunters would wear bearskin, in order to get spiritual energy from the bear totem. Many different traditions throughout history have had beliefs about strong people turned into bears or vice versa. One of the most inspiring, but also one of the most dangerous animals on our planet, bear has always been considered a symbol of unrestrained, raw strength and great stamina.īears’ massive bodies, with their big pars, claws and thick fur surely provoke mixed feelings in us we admire their impressive looks, but are afraid of them, at the same time. Since far past people have been trying somehow to improve their strength through various channels.įor our today’s inspiring talk, we have chosen ten animals that are commonly seen as powerful, wonderful and breathtaking symbols of strength, all around the world. One thing is, however, certain there are indeed many types of strengths. The truth is, there is no certain, ultimate and exclusive definition on what the strength itself is. ![]() Where our strength is coming from? Is it only physical or mental strength or is it both? Are we strong if we are never afraid or is it that we are stronger if we go against and in spite of all our fears? Are there many types of strength?Īll of these questions have many answers. ![]() There have been numerous philosophical debates, theories, tractates, speculations and whatsoever on the idea of strength and everything related to it still there are many new ones. Nothing of these go without ideas of strength and power, which are both our tool and goal. We have so far invented numerous ways to build ourselves up, to reach glory and to glorify, to lead and to follow, to be honored and to respect and so on. ![]() Strength, power, rule, success and victory are some of the values humankind has always been aspiring to.
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