I know few guys who love bunnies and keep them as pets. And I can admit - I would like
to take care of some curious, timid and
cute bunny also…So – here is a few interesting facts that I have found about rabbits and I would like to share with you:
In
many cultures
around the world the Rabbit/Hare represents
the moon and consequently, death and resurrection.
Possible reasons: a Rabbit is
resembled in the markings on the Moon (body and 2 elongated ears, nocturnal life, gray / white fur.
The
Rabbit or Hare is symbolically linked to
the female deities, of youth, fertility,
intuition and the revival of life.
In
Buddhist, Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, African, Native American, Celtic, Hindu and Teutonic myths associated
with female hare is the cycle of reproduction. As
prolific animals hares
and rabbits are often associated with magic and
the white rabbit figurine was the mascot to get fertility
and is regarded as an assistant at a difficult childbirth.
In
Buddhist mythology the Hare is marked
as a selfless animal, kind and
able to sacrifice themselves. According
to legend, a hare jumped into the fire and roasted
to nourish the Buddha himself. In gratitude, the Buddha put the rabbit on the Moon.
The
Hare often
appears in Christian iconography. His helplessness personified
people’s reliance on God.
Modern emblems exploit the sexual symbolism of the hare. As an erotic symbol the Rabbit is used, in particular, the famous American magazine for men "Playboy."
Modern emblems exploit the sexual symbolism of the hare. As an erotic symbol the Rabbit is used, in particular, the famous American magazine for men "Playboy."
