Good Moo

The cow in many peoples symbolizes fertility, prosperity, as well as patience and passive endurance. The cow is an ancient symbol of mother's milk and (like the bull) of the cosmic forces that created the world. In many cults, from Ancient Egypt to China, the cow personifies Mother Earth. It also symbolizes the moon and the sky, as its horns resemble a crescent moon, its milk is associated with the Milky Way. The viewer may also notice that the cow has long thin legs. The weak legs of strong animals symbolize the fragility and vulnerability of any strength and power. Milk also means family, blood ties and motherhood. As food for newborns, it was a symbol of initiation and rebirth in anc...View all