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Peacock Symbolism
The peacock is a symbol of immortality because the ancients believed that the peacock had flesh that did
not decay after death. As such, early Christian paintings and mosaics use peacock imagery, and peacock
feathers can be used during the Easter season as church decorations. This symbol of immortality is also
directly linked to Christ.

The peacock naturally replaces his feathers annually; as such, the peacock is also a symbol of renewal.

Early belief held that the Gates of Paradise are guarded by a pair of peacocks.

The peacock has the ability to eat poisonous snakes without harm.

Both Origen and Augustine refer to peacocks as a symbol of the resurrection.

Pythagoras wrote that the soul of Homer moved into a peacocka hyperbole to establish the respect and
longevity of the Greek poets words.

The Greeks dedicated the peacock to Juno, the goddess of sky and stars, in recognition of the golden
circles and blue background of the peacocks tail.

Other images and beliefs:
By the Peacock was a sacred oath, because the peacock was thought to have the power of resurrection,
like the Phoenix.

A necklace of Amethyst, peacock feathers, and swallow feathers were a talisman to protect its wearer from
witches and sorcerers.

Christians thought, in early times, that the peacock's blood could dispel evil spirits.

The peacock often appears among the animals in the stable in Christ's nativity.

Two peacocks drinking from a chalice symbolizes rebirth and angels are often depicted with four wings of
peacock feathers.

In Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, the peacock feathers were considered much like the evil eye.
They were all seeing.

In the western world, the peacock was referred to as a slayer of serpents. The shimmering colors of his tail
feathers were explained by his supposed ability to transform snake venom into solar iridescence.

Alchemist thought the fan of the peacock (cauda pavonis) is associated with certain texts and images that
are useful in turning base metals into gold.
According to feng-shui, Peacocks are a symbol of beauty reminding us to take pleasure in the
finer things in life. The Peacock is pure of heart, loyal and faithful to their partners. The male
Peacock (sic) goes to great lengths to attract his hearts desire. Display the image of the peacock
in the relationship area of your home to symbolize fidelity in your relationship encouraging a
lasting and loving partnership.
----Torns Blog