Fun facts you may have not known about the Peacock bird.
The peacock is well-known for its brightly colored feathers, but did
you know that the peacock is actually a male peafowl? The Female peafowl
does not have the extravagant large feathers that the male peafowl
(peacock) has. Females measure around 34 inches long and weigh around
7.4 lbs. The male, with the feathers being high in the air, measure 7.4
feet and weigh around 11 lbs. Peacocks are considered to be loyal and
faithful to their partners. In Mythology, the peacock has been said to
die of grief if it loses its mate. During Mating Season, the peacock
will grab the females attention by raising his long beautiful tail
feathers into the air and shaking them. They both have an average life
span of twenty years in the wild. They are peaceful animals that prefer
to live in large, open spaces but without any kind of commotion.
The
peacock is a symbol of beauty, royalty, immortality, pride and peace.
According to Muslim Legend, this magnificent bird has gain its symbolic
presence in the Gates of Paradise. Peacocks have also been associated
with the "All Seeing Eye" because its feathers look as though they
display 100 eyes. In Greek-Mythology, the peacock was the patron bird of
the goddess Hera. According to myth, Hera placed 100 eyes on the
peacocks feathers, symbolizing the eyes of the stars. In Buddhism, this
beautiful bird symbolises wisdom and purity. It's feathers are used for
Buddhists purification ceremonies. The peacock is sacred in India and is
also considered to be a symbol of good-luck. In Feng Shui, peacocks are
a symbol of beauty and fidelity. Displaying the image of a peacock in
the southern region of the bedroom can encourage a lasting and loving
partnership. Also, in Feng Shui, the peacocks feathers can protect you
from disasters and dangers because of the "eyes" of the feathers.
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