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I got the answer out of my science text book - Life Science . It's in Christian perspective. It says "... In Job 41 God describes a creature called the leviathan, a mighty, untameable, fearless animal with tightly fitting scales and a mouth full of terrible teeth. The leviathan lived in the water, which it was able to churn with its great strength. Some people think that this description fits the crocidile. However, one of the characteristics of the leviathan is that " out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out. Out of his nostrils goeth smoke."(Job 41:19- 21). Taken literally, these characteristics are not like those belonging to the modern crocidile. Was the leviathen a fire breathing dragon ?Maybe God was using poetic language but it might be possible that a firebreathing dragon exsisted. Scientists have found large chambers in certain dinosaur skulls. These chambers do not exist in skulls of living organisms, and scientists are not sure of their function. An extinct reptile sometimes called the "SuperCroc" measured up to 12 m (40 ft) long and may have weighed 10ton.At the tip of its nose it has chambers that could have special chemical producing glands that made fire. This chemical reaction might be similar to the bombardier beetle's reaction. ( look it up) The point of this animal in scripture ( crocidile or dragon) is to point out God's power. It doesn't have a symbolic meaning. It is put their to show that God is so mighty he made the leviathen.
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What is the origin of symbolism in English literature?
Symbolism predates the English language. Just take a look in the bible. Symbolism is all over the place.
What has the author Andrea Spatafora written?
Andrea Spatafora has written: 'Symbolic language and the Apocalypse' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Language, style, Symbolism, Symbolism in the Bible
What is the symbolism or significance of the well of Job in Old TESTAMENT?
What is the well of Job in the bible
What is a fictitious book that uses symbolism from the Bible?
There are many. An example is The Da Vinci Code.
What does 44 mean in the Bible?
In the Bible, 44 is not specifically mentioned as having symbolic or significant meaning.Numeric symbolism in the Bible varies and can be open to interpretation.
What role does the chimera play in the mythology and symbolism of the Bible?
The chimera does not have a direct role in the Bible. It is a creature from Greek mythology and is not mentioned in the biblical texts.
What does a horn represent in the Bible and how is it significant in biblical symbolism?
In the Bible, a horn symbolizes strength, power, and authority. It is often used to represent the might of God or of powerful figures. In biblical symbolism, the horn signifies protection, victory, and the ability to overcome obstacles.
What has the author Larry Paul Jones written?
Larry Paul Jones has written: 'The symbol of water in the Gospel of John' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Symbolism in the Bible, Water in the Bible
What do fundamental christian believe in?
That every word of the bible is literally true, there is no allegory, myth, symbolism, etc.
What is the significance of bells in the Bible and how do they relate to spiritual symbolism?
Bells in the Bible symbolize various things, such as calling people to worship, signaling important events, and representing divine presence. They are often associated with spiritual symbolism, signifying alertness, guidance, and communication with the divine. In the Bible, bells are used to convey messages from God and to remind people of their faith and devotion.
What has the author Douglas John Fox written?
Douglas John Fox has written: 'Two lines of interpretation' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Symbolism in the Bible
What has the author Georg Foherer written?
Georg Foherer has written: 'Die sumbolischen Handlungen der Proheten' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Symbolism in the Bible
