Myths and Man - Symbols - Crane 'he'

The crane is a symbol of omen in all cultures of humankind. The omen can be good or bad depending on the myth associated with the crane. Children in western societies are told that they were delivered by a crane to the parents. The crane can be a protector as in tale of Ibycus and the cranes. The crane has influenced dance by their mating dance, singing by their mating call, and fighting techniques by their mating fights. In Europe, the crane is allowed to nest atop the chimney. In Switzerland, one may see the cranes caring for their young in nest built on the house's chimney and is possibly where the myth that cranes bring the children to the parents came from.

In China, the crane "he" is one of many symbols of life and longevity. The crane is often shown with a pine tree carved in jade. The owner of such a crane jade piece is assured a long happy life.

Should you wish to encourage a friend, an image of two cranes flying up to summit infers that you wish your friend to rise high in their opportunities. The five relationships between people are represented by a crane with a phoenix, a mandarin duck, a heron, a tortoise, or a deer. The expression "heavenly crane" (tian-he) symbolizes wisdom. While the "turning into a feathered crane" symbolizes the death of a Taois priest (yu-hua).

Cranes are found on five of the world’s seven continents, where the crane is traditionally venerated. The crane is one of the most protected birds in the world.

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