ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Antlers are an ancient archetype representing male energy, strength and fertility. The Horned God is a powerful symbol to the ancient people, named Cernunnos, Herne, Lord of all Stags.

Detailed explanation-2: -Like a crown, the antlers grow beyond its body, bringing it closer to the sky and making it sacred. In many cultures, the deer is a symbol of spiritual authority. During a deer’s life the antlers fall off and grow again and the animal is also a symbol of regeneration.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Greek mythology, the deer is particularly associated with Artemis in her role as virginal huntress. Actaeon, after witnessing the nude figure of Artemis bathing in a pool, was transformed by Artemis into a stag that his own hounds tore to pieces.

Detailed explanation-4: -The deer was sacred to the feisty goddess Artemis, from Greek mythology. Deer symbolize the powers in nature that are not easily subdued. They are native to every continent except Australia, thus they are able to adapt very well to many habitats.

Detailed explanation-5: -It’s not uncommon to see a person holding onto a rabbit’s foot key chain for good luck, but in the traditional Cherokee homelands of the southern United States, deer antlers were a symbol of luck and heritage.