adjective, greater, greatest. 1. unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city. 2. large in number; numerous: Great hordes of tourists descend on Europe each summer.
Meaning of the Moth. Moth Meanings in the Realms of Animal Symbolism. Moths have similar animal symbolism as butterflies, but have a few distinguishing characteristics that set it far apart from its winged relative.
Butterflies represent resurrection, since they are born as caterpillars and then become butterflies. Butterflies symbolize long life, as the word for butterfly in Mandarin also means 70 years.. Native Americans celebrate renewal and hope with the Fancy Shawl Dance, which is derived from a butterfly dance. Butterflies are especially potent symbols during the Easter season.