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Peacock

The peacock has taken a prominent role in stories everywhere it has been encountered or introduced, which is not surprising considering its eye-catching appearance. What this bird signifies varies wildly from place to place.

Added 2007-09-01

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bookbook	my favorite peacock myth is the greek one, the one with the killing and the biting and the jealousy!
Coyote	The Yezidis have an interesting take on the peacock.

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