Dragonfly, Insect Mythology Postcard

Dragonfly, Insect Mythology To the Hopi and Pueblos mythology, the dragonfly was considered a medicine animal associated with healing and transformation whose spirit was often called upon by medicine men and women. Killing a dragonfly was considered a taboo and the dragonfly symbol represents water and frequently appear in sandpainting's representing the element of water. In Plaines Indian traditions, dragonflies are symbols of protection or invincibility, and pictures of dragonflies were often painted on War Shirts, War Shields and tepee covers to ward off danger and injury. I painted the dragonfly in turquoise colours in respect to the spiritual importance of this image. Talking Canyons, New Mexico