Standing cow to the left 

This is Friedrich Wilhelm Hirt's sanguine drawing of a standing cow. The cow, a symbol of nourishment and fertility, pervades cultures and epochs. In ancient Egypt, Hathor, a maternal deity, was often depicted with bovine features. Moving forward, we see the symbolic weight of the cow shift. In some Eastern traditions, the cow becomes sacred, representing the sanctity of life, demanding reverence and protection. This image echoes through time, resonating with ancient memories. Consider, the myth of Europa and the Bull—a tale where Zeus, disguised as a bull, abducts Europa, a Phoenician princess. This act, laden with desire and transformation, reveals the bull’s subconscious connection to powerful emotions. This visual echoes through history, its forms and meanings constantly reshaped by the collective psyche. It’s a testament to the enduring power of symbols, continuously evolving in the human experience.