![]() 8- Invisibilityīats represent invisibility because these creatures are great at hiding out in areas that humans normally don’t see them, like within dark caves. 7- Supernatural powersĪssociated with the night, witches, vampires, and all things supernatural, it’s no wonder that bats represent supernatural powers. According to a study, quoted in ARS Technica, “Nineteen species of mammals live longer than humans, given their body size, of which 18 are bats”. This is a long lifespan for a bat, based on their body size. 6- LongevityĪs mammals that live to from 16 to up to 30 years, bats are symbols of longevity. This associates them with community and togetherness. 5- Communityīats are social animals that live in colonies. While human ears often can’t pick out these sounds, except those that are within the wave frequency range, this doesn’t mean that they don’t ‘speak’ with each other. They chirp, sing and screech to get their message across. 4- Communicationīats tend to communicate with each other using high frequency sounds. In this way, bats represent the ability to understand something even when it’s not clear. ![]() They don’t crash into other bats when flying and are able to find their way around. 3- Intuitionīats can move around intuitively, even in the pitch dark. But they don’t need the vision that humans have. Contrary to popular belief, bats aren’t blind. This gives them the ability to move easily and safely in the dark. They use echolocation to find their way around, much like dolphins. Say what you will, bats are extremely intelligent creatures and excellent navigators. Bats are also associated with several frightening mythical figures, such as vampires and witches. These associations likely stem from the fact that bats are typically painted in a negative light. What Bats Symbolize 1- Fearįor most people, bats symbolize fear and negativity. Bats are sometimes viewed as harbingers of trouble such as blindness and insanity. In other cultures, however, the appearance of bats is not considered to be a good omen. In Japan, bats are seen as good luck symbols, because the word for bat (komori) is similar to that of the word for ‘a lot of happiness’. They believe that if five bats are seen together, they bring five blessings or “Wu Fu”: Lucky bat symbols have been a part of Chinese history for centuries. In Chinese culture, bats are seen as harbingers of good luck and prosperity. This association also implies letting go of the old and ushering in the new, transition, transformation, change, and new beginnings. Hence, the implication here is that a new life (night) begins at the end of the day. ![]() ![]() This is because bats arise when the sun sets and day melts into the night. To some, bats represent rebirth and regeneration. Bat symbolism varies depending on the context it’s viewed within. ![]()
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