Regarding the peacock (Pavo cristatus), it is often associated with resurrection, but also, the "many eyes" of the peacock's tail are usually associated with the angelic choir of the Cherubim. These are often depicted in medieval images and icons with wings of peacock feathers.
BTW, the "cristatus" of the pea fowl's taxonomic name is not, as one might suppose (and as I did for years), a reference to Christ, but to the _crest_ on the head of the peacock.
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I love the symbolism in this piece!
Loved your piece in StAR, Jef. Tell me a little more about the Peacock---Resurrection?
Jessica,
Regarding StaR...many thanks!
Regarding the peacock (Pavo cristatus), it is often associated with resurrection, but also, the "many eyes" of the peacock's tail are usually associated with the angelic choir of the Cherubim. These are often depicted in medieval images and icons with wings of peacock feathers.
BTW, the "cristatus" of the pea fowl's taxonomic name is not, as one might suppose (and as I did for years), a reference to Christ, but to the _crest_ on the head of the peacock.
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