Peacock

There are many symbolic meanings behind the peacock. One of the most important symbolism's behind the peacock is immortality. The ancients believed that the peacock possessed flesh that did not decay after it's death. Early Christian paintings and mosaics use the peacock imagery. The peacock feathers have also been used during the Easter season as church decorations. This symbol of immortality is directly linked to Christ.

The peacock naturally replaces his feathers annually; as such, the peacock is also a symbol of renewal. It was believed by early christian that the Gates of Paradise were guarded by a pair of peacocks. The peacock also has the ability to eat poisonous snakes without harm.

There are also peacock connections to Greek figures. Both Origen and Augustine refer to peacocks as a symbol of the resurrection. The Greeks dedicated the peacock to Juno, the goddess of sky and stars, in recognition of the golden circles and blue background of the peacock’s tail.

In Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, the peacock feathers were considered to symbolize the evil eye, they were all seeing.

In the western world, the peacock was referred to as a slayer of serpents. The shimmering colors of his tail feathers were explained by his supposed ability to transform snake venom into solar iridescence. There is a lot of history, myths, legends & lore behind the peacock, mostly the peacock is considered an emblem of protection, nobility, watchfulness, guidance, and holiness

When the bird displays its tail. it looks like hundreds of eyes are watching and therefor the bird have been associated with the al-seeing-eye, meaning that nothing escapes the universal justice.

"The peacock is sometimes associated to an avatar, or a person who achieved perfect virtues after many rebirths in the physical realm, reaching right to immortality..."