Lucky pig: Good luck charm, good luck symbol, amulet
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The Lucky PigThis common domesticated animal has long been a symbol of luck in many cultures. In Germany, the phrase “Mann hat Schwein” is commonly used when someone comes upon luck, literally meaning “You have pig”. |
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The Greek earth fertility goddess, Demeter, kept a sacred pig which became a symbol of fertility. Native American Indians recognize the pig as a symbol of the abundance of daily life and believe that it teaches us to celebrate life and share it with others. Manannan, the Celtic God of the Sea, kept a magical herd of pigs (which renewed itself as soon as any were eaten). Manannan hosted a great annual “Feast of Age”, where the gods acquired the ever-renewing qualities of the pigs, and thus never grew old. |
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