Concordia assembled in the Desert with Aera's Archers once more.
"Goodmorning, it looks like you are well rested. Today we will be continuing our lessons on the Fields Of Earth. Specifically, I will be teaching you about a few animals with the ability to exhibit Deo Virtues and by so doing act as Omens that reveal one aspect of Godly Nature" Concordia said.
"Animals can do that?!" Mimi exclaimed in awe.
"But first, I must discuss how this particular Art originated. In Ancient Times when humanity aligned more with the Deo Nature Of The Elements than with the Geo Nature, certain cultures came to believe that everything in Nature, from the inanimate Rocks to the Living Creatures revealed an aspect of the Nature Of God. They believed that every particular object exhibited a particular Virtue Of God to a specific extent that could not be replicated by another object to the same exact extent. This knowledge led them to begin to study the Virtues exhibited by every object in Creation. This knowledge when applied to the study of Human Behaviour formed the basis of the understanding of what we now call the Elemental Balance and the Study Of Affinities" Concordia explained.
The Archers were in awe.
"Now this is what I want you to know. This Art is different from Nature Worship where a particular object in Nature is treated as an end in itself and a complete embodiment of God. The underlying principle governing this Art is that every Creature or Object reveals an aspect or some aspects of the Nature Of God. Every Creature is a Component Of God and cannot be treated as the entire embodiment of God since that would be degrading to the Nature Of God. When every object is considered in Perfect Harmony with every other Object in Nature, then we can begin to approach the fullness of the Identity Of God. That is the underlying principle behind this Art" Concordia explained.
The Archers were in even more awe from what Concordia was attempting to teach them.
"Today, I will teach you about Forty One Specific Animals and the Virtues they exhibit. These Virtues point to an aspect of the Nature Of God and may vary depending on the symbolism of the Animal to a specific Culture. Having said that, any time you witness any of these animals, take some time to reflect on the Virtues they exhibit. It may just be that a Spiritual Being may be attempting to signal to you through these Animals" Concordia said.
The Archers listened closely.
"The First Animal I will talk of is the Crab symbolizing Sacrificial Friendship. This Virtue associated with the Crab is derived from a Myth that suggests that Crabs have no Heads because their Ancestor sacrificed its Head for its friends. This Myth was originally used to view Crabs in a derogatory way and caution against maintaining harmful relationships however the Virtue behind this Myth is Sacrificial Friendship.
The Second Animal is the Scorpion that cautions about the Venomous Supply Chain and may warn of an attempt at assassinating an important person. Thus the Scorpion came to be associated with a Cross as in the Crosshairs of a Sniper Rifle's Sight-scope.
The Third Animal is the Dog exhibiting the Virtues Of Loyalty, Instinct and could also caution about an approaching illness, alert one to the presence of Spiritual Entities or ward off Evil Spirits and Criminals.
The Fourth Animal is the Lion symbolizing Family and Fortitude.
The Fifth is a set of Animals that could signal the approach of Death namely the Vulture, the Weasel and the Jackal.
The Sixth Set Of Animals are the Fox and the Raccoon symbolizing Cunning.
The Seventh Animal is the Cockerel symbolizing both the Dawn and Conscience or the Dawning Of Conscience if both are viewed as one thing instead of separate.
The Eighth Set Of Animals is the Hen and the Bear symbolizing Protective Motherhood.
The Ninth Animal is the Sheep symbolizing Childlike Trust.
The Tenth Animal is the Goat symbolizing the Alteration Of Terrain, the Transformation Of Weaknesses into Strengths or simply put, Evolution.
The Eleventh Animal is the Bull symbolizing Strength and Strategy.
The Twelfth Animal is the Horse symbolizing Instinct, Messengers, Prophecy and Cryptography.
The Thirteenth Animal is the Donkey. People tend to associate it with Stupidity however it actually symbolizes the Authority Of A Lord as well as Culture.
The Fourteenth Animal is the Butterfly symbolizing Metamorphosis.
The Fifteenth Animal is the Bee symbolizing Productivity and Unity Of Mind and Purpose. When the Bee is seen together with the Flower, the Symbolism is Courtship or Romance.
The Sixteenth Animal is the Ant symbolizing Foresight and Strength in Individuality and Numbers.
The Seventeenth Animal is the Peacock symbolizing both Extravagance and the Dawn.
The Eighteenth Animal is the Turtle symbolizing an Omnidirectional Defense as well as Longevity.
The Nineteenth Animal is the Spider symbolizing Interconnectivity. However, when a Spider is seen on its Web with an insect struggling within its Web, this could be an Omen cautioning of a potentially Complex and Lethal Trap.
The Twentieth Animal is the Monitor Lizard which may caution about the Presence Of A Spy.
The Twenty First Animal is the Cat symbolizing Shrewdness, Grace and Balance.
The Twenty Second Animal is the Shark symbolizing Intelligence.
The Twenty Third Animal is the Dolphin which symbolizes Companionship Amongst Intellectuals.
The Twenty Fourth Animal is the Falcon symbolizing Speed.
The Twenty Fifth Animal is the Snake symbolizing Shrewdness but could also caution of Deception.
The Twenty Sixth Animal is the Dove symbolizing Humility or Purity Of Spirit and could also symbolize Gentleness.
The Twenty Seventh Animal is the Wolf symbolizing Coordination and Leadership.
The Twenty Eighth Animal is the Mole which cautions of an Infiltration.
The Twenty Ninth Animal is the Monkey symbolizing the Pursuit Of Spiritual Enlightenment.
The Thirtieth Animal is the Rabbit which symbolizes The Beginning Of A Mystery and could also symbolize the Beginning of the Unveiling Of A Hidden Facet Of Reality.
The Thirty First Animal is the Whale symbolizing The Underworld also known as the Netherworld.
The Thirty Second Animal is the Tiger symbolizing both Ferocity and Knowledge.
The Thirty Third Animal is the Leopard symbolizing Constancy and Consistency.
The Thirty Fourth Animal is the Chameleon symbolizing Camouflage and Adaptability.
The Thirty Fifth Animal is the Rock Badger symbolizing Reinforcement or a Fortress.
The Thirty Sixth Animal is the Honey Badger symbolizing Fearlessness.
The Thirty Seventh Animal is the Locust symbolizing a Battle Formation as well as Education but could also potentially caution of an impending Famine.
The Thirty Eighth Animal is the Moth which symbolizes the Sacrificial Attraction To The Spirit Of Wisdom however, it could also symbolize Decay.
The Thirty Ninth Animal is the Elephant that symbolizes the Presence Of Water, A New Pathway or New Growth as well as the extinguishing of a Forest Fire.
The Fortieth Animal is the Fish symbolizing Antithesis, Synthesis and Immortality" Concordia said.
The Forty First Animal is the Eagle Symbolizing Watchfulness, Alertness or Caution.
The Archers were listening closely.
"Whenever you come across any of these Animals or any Artwork depicting them, recall the Virtues associated with them. It may just be that a Spiritual Being may be attempting to Signal to you a particular Godly Virtue or caution you about an impending Disaster. That is all for Today" Concordia concluded the lesson.