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Beetle bug Keychain/ real bug/甲虫/金龟子/匙扣
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Beetle
Sacred symbols in cultural traditions
Beetles were often given a high status in early human civilizations:
Ancient Egyptian scarabs: Dung beetles were considered the incarnation of the sun god Ra because the trajectory of their dung balls matched the trajectory of the sun, symbolizing rebirth and eternal reincarnation. Scarab amulets were used in mummification, implying the immortality of the soul. 5
Imagery in Chinese Tang poetry: Coleoptera insects symbolize vitality and hope in poetry, and are also used to satirize bureaucratic corruption