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The Meaning of the Geese as
a Catholic Symbol
Catholic Christian symbolism in art provides a clear graphic illustration which
represents people or items of religious significance. What is the definition and the meaning of the
Geese? A goose is a web-footed long-necked typically
gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less
aquatic than ducks. The Geese Christian Symbol represents
and symbolizes providence and vigilance.
The Definition and Meaning of the goose as
a Religious Christian Symbol - Allegory and Moral
The Meaning of geese as
a Religious Christian Symbol together with the Allegory /
Moral detailed in the Bestiary is as follows: Geese can
smell the odor of man better than any other animal can. The
allegory is therefore that the goose can signify men who are
prudent and knows of other men by their good or bad
reputation. As the cackling of a goose is a warning of
strangers this can be interpreted as warning the community
of disruption by the wicked.
Christian Symbolism
The definition and the meaning of Symbols or Icon in early religious art forms. A Catholic sign or icon, such as the
Geese Symbol, is an object, character, figure, or color used to
represent abstract ideas or concepts - a picture that
represents an idea. A religious icon, such as the Geese Symbol, is
an image or symbolic representation with sacred
significance. The meanings, origins and ancient traditions
surrounding Christian symbols date back to early times when the
majority of ordinary people were not able to read or write
and printing was unknown. Many were 'borrowed' or drawn from early pre-Christian traditions.
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