Mythology
Living symbols indexed under this named context. This page gathers catalog references; it does not define the whole tradition or erase differences among communities and practitioners.
6 symbols
Narcissus
An early spring bulb associated with self-regard, death, rebirth, hope, Lent, and the beauty and danger of absorbed attention.
Alcedinidae
A brilliant waterside bird associated with transformed grief, calm seas, marital devotion, and a protected interval of peace.
Mentha
A fragrant herb used in food, hospitality, medicine, and ritual, with associations that arise from local practice rather than one fixed symbolism.
Luscinia megarhynchos
A celebrated songbird associated with longing, inspired speech, the lover’s soul, and beauty voiced from darkness.
Araneae
A web-building arachnid associated with story, creativity, fate, cunning, patience, and the dangerous consequences of pride.
Vespidae
A stinging social insect associated with collective defense, danger, and order in modern metaphor, while specific ancient references are usually species- or story-bound.