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What does the butterfly represent in the movie I am Legend?

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I finally saw the movie I am Legend on tv & curious what the butterfly represents in the movie. It was spoken by Marley in the car, shown on the window when the darkwalker tries to break the window & seen on Anna's neck as a tattoo.


Answer
At a guess, the butterfly was everything the monsters were not: Fragile, silent, graceful, beautiful and peaceful.

It also looks to have been a simple plot point meant to excuse the actions taken by Will Smith's character at the end of the film.

What does the Hummingbird mean and symbolize?




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I am planning to get a hummingbird tattoo.. but i want to know the true meaning and what it really symbolizes. It was hard for me to find meanings, so maybe you'll have better luck. Thanks!


Answer
There are many folklore myths about the Hummingbird most are Native American. Here are just a few:

Mayan legend says the hummingbird is actually the sun in disguise, and he is trying to court a beautiful woman, who is the moon.

Another Mayan legend says the first two hummingbirds were created from the small feather scraps left over from the construction of other birds. The god who made the hummers was so pleased he had an elaborate wedding ceremony for them. First butterflies marked out a room, then flower petals fell on the ground to make a carpet; spiders spun webs to make a bridal pathway, then the sun sent down rays which caused the tiny groom to glow with dazzling reds and greens. The wedding guests noticed that whenever he turned away from the sun, he became drab again like the original gray feathers from which he was made.

A third Mayan legend speaks of a hummingbird piercing the the tongue of ancient kings. When the blood was poured on sacred scrolls and burned, divine ancestors appeared in the smoke.

An Apache legend tells of Wind Dancer, a young warrior, who was born deaf, but could sing magical, wordless songs that brought healing and good weather. He married Bright Rain, a beautiful, young woman whom he rescued when she was being attacked by a wolf.
Wind Dancer was killed during another errand of mercy. A bitter winter ensued, but it suddenly and mysteriously ended after Bright Rain started taking solitary walks.

Tribal elders learned Wind Dancer had come back to her in the form of a hummingbird. He wore the same ceremonial costume and war paint he had worn as a man. In fields of spring flowers he would approach her and whisper his magical secrets in her ear. This brought her peace and joy.

The link is very informative and has many more legends. Hope this helps!




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