Symbolic Creatures : Animal Atlas

Summary Note

What does an animal mean? Tough question. Ever seen an eagle on a dollar bill? Or a bear on a state flag? How about a lion on a shield? Yes, for thousands of years man has made animals into symbols to convey a meaning. We’ll explore who’s a symbol and why.

General Note

Originally released by Bellum Entertainment/Midori Entertainment, 2012.
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 11, 2016.

Content Note

What's a Symbol?  (3:54); --Animal Symbolism (4:58); -- Animal Facts (4:05); -- Folklore (6:18); -- Funny Animal Voice-overs (1:05); -- Credits: Symbolic Creatures: Animal Atlas (1:18); .