Salamander

The Salamander is a Cold Blooded Amphibian. They have soft, moist skin and live either in land or water. There are many kinds of Salamanders and can be found in places such as North America, Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Salamanders can grow from any range of 1 inch to 5 feet. They can be found under stones and logs and are usually very timid creatures.

The Salamander is symbolically recognized as enduring faith that triumphs over the fires of passion. In folklore, the Salamander was capable of extinguishing fires; it skin was able to repress the element of fire. The concept of passing through fire resembles chastity, loyalty, impartiality, courage, and the faithful. It also has symbolic meaning of psyche, spirituality, emotion, and ease of motion.

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