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| Roosting Monarchs (Photo by Agunther) |
They might
instead be monarchs on the move, for
this is their season to migrate thousands of
miles. This migration is inter-generational,
as it lasts longer than the lifespan
of an individual butterfly.
Butterflies
have long been symbols of the human
soul. In fact, the ancient Greek word
for butterfly is “psyche.” Ancient
Romans believed that the soul flies from
the body through a person’s lips. One of their sculptures therefore depicts a
butterfly exiting a dead man’s mouth. This could indeed be the ultimate migration.
Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly
Copyright October 6, 2018 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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