Dog
(see also animals)
Dogs represent, among other things, he (or she) who loves
from the heart easily and long, who forgives effortlessly, who can run long, and fight, if
necessary, to the death.
In the world of archetypes, the dog nature is both psychopomp--messenger between the topside world and the dark-lit world--and chthonic--that of the darker or farther back regions of the psyche, that which has been called the underworld for eons. The above excerpt is from "Women Who Run With the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. - a fabulous and highly recommended book!
Dogs carry a very special message for humans. They are the symbol for loyalty, for unquestioning and unconditional love, for the protector, and for service to others. It asks nothing in return except to be loved and cared for. Click here for more information on dogs - Dog Totem Page .
The dog is the first domesticated animal, and is symbolically associated with loyalty and vigilance, often acting as guardian and protector. They are rarely negative symbols; more often, dogs are portrayed as guides and companions, hence the notion of "man's best friend." Information taken from: Online Symbolism Dictionary
Songs referenced:
Crucify
Liquid Diamonds
See also Transportation