There are some who believe that butterlies are a symbol of the soul. They believe that through the release of butterflies, families who are suffering loss of a loved one can begin their healing process.
Other butterfly beliefs:
- The butterfly also symbolizes metamorphosis (change) and rebirth (exiting the chrysalis).
- To the Japanese, the butterfly is the emblem of womanhood because of its grace and lightness.
- Fairies are often portrayed with the wings of butterflies, as well as some medieval angels.
- The Greek goddess Psyche had the wings of a butterfly, her name meaning both soul and butterfly.
- The Aztecs believed that the butterfly was the breath of life exhaled by a dying person.
- In Europe, North America, and the Pacific it was also believed that the butterfly was the physical form of the soul.
- In Ireland it was believed that if a butterfly was seen near a corpse it meant eternal happiness for the deceased.
- To see a white butterfly brings good luck.
- In Europe it is a warning of death to see a butterfly fluttering at night.
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