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As with the gender assignment of sun, moon, and air, the reputation of bats has a cultural basis rather than a factual one. Although the scaly winged dragon is sometimes a benign figure in Asian contexts, in Christian iconography it is usually considered an enemy and often symbolizes the Devil. On the other hand, the ancient Chinese god of thunder and lightning, Lei Kung, is usually shown with bat wings. 6 Again we see that associations which seem “natural” to some cultures are by no means universal.
Although the scaly winged dragon is sometimes a benign figure in Asian contexts, in Christian iconography it is usually considered an enemy and often symbolizes the Devil. On the other hand, the ancient Chinese god of thunder and lightning, Lei Kung, is usually shown with bat wings. 6 Again we see that associations which seem “natural” to some cultures are by no means universal. Greek mythology contributes a substantial group of ghastly flying females, in addition to such winged goddesses as Nike (Victory).
When this son was full grown, he unfolded his wings and carried his father up to heaven to “rejoin” his mother. Flight can be given as a gift from the gods to those deemed worthy, without being accompanied by the gift of immortality. The gift may be a one-time event, or more long-lasting. Evil spirits may also confer the power of flight to their devotees; the familiar image of witches riding broomsticks is just one example. The divine association of kings is often signified by their ability to fly, or to harness the denizens of the air; saints, sages, prophets, shamans, and yogins18 demonstrate their spiritual powers by traveling through the air.
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