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As human history unfolded. shamans and other mediums between this world and the spirit world may have realised that certain animals appeared consistently to be associated with specific aspects of life. Thus, did pigs begin to be connected with the Underworld and salmon and eels with Wisdom. Animals associated with the Christian saints, symbolizes their virtues, mark key events in their lives, and show a return to the peaceful harmony of the Garden of Eden. Sometimes. through the language of Christian iconographic symbolism, the divinized animal reappeared after having shape shifted into the constant companion and or the metaphoric symbol of the saint.In the painting the lion is associated with St. Mark, emphasizing majesty and royalty, and the Ox / Calf is associated with Luke, emphasizing sacrifice and service.