Praying Mantis
The Mantis is seen as either a blessing or bad omen as superstitions abound across different countries and cultures.
Greek culture: the mantis was thought to bring wisdom and insight.
Chinese culture: Good luck, focus & precision
Southern Africa: Sacred divine messenger or spiritual guide
Christian: Prayer-like, sign of faith, devotion and devine inspiration
Some Europeans: an omen of death or misfortune, especially it it enters a home uninvited.
There is also a superstition in many societies that killing a Praying Mantis will bring extreme bad luck.
Image measures 2 1/4" across
Taken with Nikon Z 6iii and 24-200mm @ 200mm with 11mm and 18mm extension tubes.
For Macro Monday
Theme: Superstition
Praying Mantis
The Mantis is seen as either a blessing or bad omen as superstitions abound across different countries and cultures.
Greek culture: the mantis was thought to bring wisdom and insight.
Chinese culture: Good luck, focus & precision
Southern Africa: Sacred divine messenger or spiritual guide
Christian: Prayer-like, sign of faith, devotion and devine inspiration
Some Europeans: an omen of death or misfortune, especially it it enters a home uninvited.
There is also a superstition in many societies that killing a Praying Mantis will bring extreme bad luck.
Image measures 2 1/4" across
Taken with Nikon Z 6iii and 24-200mm @ 200mm with 11mm and 18mm extension tubes.
For Macro Monday
Theme: Superstition