Beautiful bronze Peacock showing full plumage. The peacock has significance in many of the worlds religions. In Buddhism it encompasses a range of positive attributes that are essential on the path to enlightenment and spiritual growth. In Hinduism it represents beauty, strength and the triumph over good and evil, while in Greek mythology it symbolized immortality, renewal and the all seeing eyes of the goddess Hera. Christianity the peacocks ability to replace its feathers was seen as a metaphor for Christs resurrection and eternal life. Islam sees it as a symbol of beauty, dignity and pride and its elegant appearance is a metaphor for the beauty of the divine. In China and Japan it is considered a symbol of benevolence, good fortune and protection, its vibrant colours and graceful demeanour are believed to bring joy and positive energy. Ancient Egyptian mythology the birds tail feathers were thought to represent the eyes of the stars, symbolizing the watchfulness of the goddess Ma'at over the universe.
