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Cow

In the Hindu religion, the cow has acquired a sacred status. It used to be
sacrificed like other animals and offered to the gods and its meat was eaten.
The cow was gradually incorporated into a religion ritual and itself
became sacred and an object of veneration
Most of farm and households have at least one cow, which is treated like a
member of the family/ family member
As the cow is a sacred animal for Hindus, all products derived from it are
highly valued and used in worship

Kai fish

Koi fish are popular ornamental fish which have been bred for
color and pattern. They are beautiful, majestic and symbolic.
The Japanese have come up with many different symbolic
meanings for this type of fish.
The Koi fish symbolizes perseverance – staying strong even when
in a rut, and continuously pushing on no matter how strong the
current or flow is, making it their own trail down the river so to
speak.

Cat
Ancient Egyptians worshipped many animals for thousands of years.
Animals were revered for different reasons. cats were thought to be
the most special. Egyptians believed cats were magical creatures,
capable of bringing good luck to the people who housed them.

To honor these treasured pets, wealthy families dressed them in


jewels and fed them treats fit for royalty. When the cats died, they
were mummified. As a sign of mourning, the cat owners shaved off
their eyebrows, and continued to mourn until their eyebrows grew
back. Art from ancient Egypt shows statues and paintings of every type
of feline. Cats were so special that those who killed them, even by
accident, were sentenced to death.

According to Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses had the power


to transform themselves into different animals. Only one deity, the
goddess named Bastet, had the power to become a cat.

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