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.
In Greco-Roman mythology the Peacock is identified with Hera (Juno) who created the Peacock from Argus whose hundred eyes (seen on the tail feathers of the Peacock) symbolize the vault of heaven and the “eyes” of the stars.
The peacock is associated with the Hindu deity that represents benevolence, patience, kindness, compassion, and luck. It is also the national bird of India.
In Babylonia and Persia the Peacock is seen as a guardian to royalty.
In Japan, the peacock is associated with an emblem of love, compassionate watchfulness, good will, nurturing, and kind-heartedness.
Maverick Mist 
Lovely photo and interesting to read of the symbolism of the peacock in various religions and cultures.
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It is an interesting bird, thank you. 🙂
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Such a stunning bird.
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It is. Some day I may get a photo of one fanning out. 🙂
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That would be amazing
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I take a back road when I go food shopping and there’s a house along that route that has some peacocks and a cat – all getting along – too bad humans can’t.
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So true GP. Sometimes I think we’re the dumber species.
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True – oh, so true!!
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Gorgeous, Maverick….
And don’t they have a ‘loud’ cry! 😉
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Thanks Carolyn. They do have a loud squawk. 🙂
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I loved the information you wrote about the peacock, Maverick. Thank you for educating me today!! ❤
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Thanks Amy. I find lot of stuff on the internet that I don’t know. 🙂
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And in the U. S. the peacock is associated with NBC. Just wanted the record to be complete. 🙂
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Thanks David, we’re complete now. 🙂 I believe when television went from black and white to color is when NBC started using the peacock.
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You’re right, I think the colorful tail symbolized the cull color of the new color signal. When I was little (before color TV) I think the symbol was three xylophone bars because of the three musical tones they used to sound at various times.
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Happy Weekend Maverick 🙂 Hugs
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Anche tu, amore. 🙂 Grazie and *Hugs*
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I didn’t know all this about the peacock! Lovely photos…and now I want a piece of peacock art in our home. 🙂 Thank you!
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You’re welcome and thank you for your nice comment. 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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