They represent something and most times it is spiritual...
On Thursday, October 26, 2017, Pulse Metro highlighted five animals that are regarded as evil in African culture.
These
animals are; black cats, owls, vultures, bats and of course snakes.
Within the same week, there was the bizarre story of Iba Oku village in
Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State which was thrown into
confusion when a vulture reportedly delivered a letter to the traditional ruler asking him to vacate his throne within a specific time limit.
According
to The Nation the strange incident sent shock waves into the spines of
the people, occurred when the vulture dropped the letter at the palace
of the monarch, Eteidung Gabriel Mbeka, asking him to quit his throne or face damning consequences.
Now, enough about bad creatures. Let's focus on the animals that represent good luck. Here are three of them below;
1) Dove
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Dove, the bird of peace (Fan pop )
A
dove is seen as a bird of peace. This has mostly to do with Christian
culture where the dove is regarded as a good and Godly sign. Still, a
dove is seen as a good omen and a bird not to run away from.
2) Tortoise
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A visitor takes a photo of a tortoise at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos, Nigeria(AFP)
In
Nigeria, a tortoise is regarded as a wise creature. In storytelling, the
tortoise is depicted as a knowledgeable animal. A tortoise is a good
omen when you see one.
3) Rabbit
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A rabbit is a good omen (Wikipedia )
In
many cultures rabbits are good luck charms. In certain parts of the
world having a rabbit’s foot helps to do away with evil spirits.
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