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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

The Peacock in Greek Mythology was Ancient Symbol of Royalty, Power

The peacock plays a role in ancient Greek mythology as the symbol of the goddess Hera, the consort of Zeus. Originally from India, where they were symbolic of royalty, they were later brought to ancient Babylon by Indian traders many centuries ago. Like many things, the peacock and its symbolism came to ancient Greece from […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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