What does the swallow symbolize (detailed introduction)

Swallows have special symbolic meanings in many cultures, and the specific meanings vary depending on cultural background, historical traditions, beliefs, etc. Here are some common symbolic meanings associated with swallows:

Happiness and good luck: In Chinese culture, swallows are often regarded as a symbol of good luck. Its cry "swallow chirp" is homophonic with "we grow old together forever", so it is endowed with a happy and beautiful meaning and often appears in wedding culture. In addition, swallows migrate home every year, so they also symbolize reunion and happiness. In ancient Greek culture, swallows were regarded as symbols of love and happiness.

Loyalty and Love: Because swallows stay together for life and often return to their nests, they are also endowed with symbolic meanings of loyalty and love. In ancient Greek mythology, swallows are also regarded as the incarnation of Aphrodite, the goddess of love.

Rebirth and hope: In some cultures, swallows also symbolize rebirth and hope. According to some legends, swallows can travel between hell and heaven and are therefore given a symbol of transcendence and rebirth.

Families and Homes: Swallows also symbolize the meaning of family and home due to their habit of returning home each year to build nests and reproduce. In traditional Chinese culture, idioms, poems and other expressions related to "swallows returning to their nests" are widely circulated.

In general, swallows, as a kind of bird, have been given multiple meanings in different cultures, including auspiciousness, love, loyalty, rebirth, hope, family, etc. These meanings reflect people's pursuit of life, emotion and value, and also reflect human beings' praise and imagination of natural creatures.

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