Human uses of animals mantis was considered a god in southern African Khoi and San tradition for its praying posture. Among the mammals, cattle, deer, horses, lions, bats and wolves (including werewolves), are the subjects of myths and worship. Reptiles too, such as the crocodile, have been worshipped as gods in cultures including ancient Egypt and Hinduism. Of the twelve signs of the Western zodiac, six, namely Aries (ram), Taurus (bull), Cancer (crab), Leo (lion), Scorpio (scorpion), and Pisces (fish) are animals, while two others, Sagittarius (horse/man) and Capricorn (fish/goat) are hybrid animals; the name zodiac indeed means a circle of animals. All twelve
The signed letter of Muhammad al-Mahdi The signed letter of Muhammad al-Mahdi In shia tradition, Tawqee (Arabic: توقیع ) refers to letters that were signed by the Twelve Imams, especially Muhammad al-Mahdi. Etymology of Tawqee is referred to Vaqa’a (Arabic: وقع) which means throwing. Other meaning of it is a sign of camel’s saddle on its body. According to this meaning, Tawqee was a signature of Caliph or rulers on the letter of complaint. For first time, the word of signature was seen in narration of Musa al-Kadhim that was a signature of him at end of the letter. Also, Tawqee with this meaning was seen