Butterfly meanings around the world

This creature is a welcomed symbol in many cultures

Ireland In Celtic mythology, butterflies are believed to have the ability to move between the physical and supernatural realms. White butterflies were said to carry the souls of those who have passed. Mexico The Aztecs associated butterflies with fertility, death and rebirth. These winged creatures were also regarded as a symbol of the soul, and were used to represent heroes or important people who had died. Greece The Greek word for butterfly is psyche, which means soul. The ancient Greeks revered the insect as a sign of immortality and butterfly motifs can be found in art and literature of the time. China In Chinese culture, butterflies represent young love, marital happiness, and the soul. They are used as a symbol in the home to encourage transformation and as a motif…

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