The bull was also often associated with deities and gods in Egypt and Greco-Roman times. Not only is the bull the symbol for the zodiac sign Taurus, but represents power, strength, life, fertility, and wealth. Photo: PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek / Shutterstock 39. Lions were associated with power and strength in ancient Greece, and Sekhmet, the goddess of war, in ancient Egypt. The lion is a symbol of royalty, power, wisdom, family, courage and strength among cultures throughout time. Photo: Martin Prochazkacz / Shutterstock 38. Oftentimes, warriors would engrave a symbol of the boar into their armor or weapons. The boar has been associated with war, strength, fearlessness, and courage.

Photo: Cromagnon / Shutterstock Old World Cultures Symbols of Strength 37. His club was used, along with his bare hands, to defeat the Nemean lion. Heracles, also known as Hercules, was the son of Zeus who was usually portrayed as muscular, powerful and masculine, and represented courage, strength, and determination. Though its symbolic origin dates to ancient Greece, horses are revered in Asia and Native American cultures. Horseįor centuries, horses have been symbols of intelligence, strength, endurance, spirit, and majesty. Photo: Nanda Yuhansyah / Shutterstock 35. Said to burst into flames upon death, the phoenix would rise from the ashes. The phoenix was a mythical bird that represented strength, transformation, immortality, rebirth and new beginnings. Photo: yulianas / Shutterstock Greek Symbols of Strength 34.

Huginn and Muninn were Norse god Odin's divine ravens, and were symbols of memory, the human mind, duality, and mental strength Huginn represents thought and Muninn represents the mind. Photo: Fabrizio Chiriu / Shutterstock 33. Representing physical strength, stamina, and courage, the uruz is also known as the 'rune of the ox,' and was worn in an amulet to promote power and health. The word uruz is derived from the word 'aurochs,' which were wild oxen that became extinct in the 1600s. This Nordic symbol of protection and strength was used by Vikings in battle, believing the spiritual realm would give them godly powers. To The Woman Who Taught Me The Strength Of Vulnerability

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