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Description: Animals as metaphors for heroism |
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Animals are used to represent clusters
of skills in The Ring of Valor program for three reasons.
First, they are familiar to children. Each animal is logically
associated with
the skill module it represents. Studying the animal could actually
serve as a form for associated learning. For example, what can
we
learn about ourselves by studying the incredible perceptive skills
of a owl? Second, animals are easy to remember. When faced with
a
scary situation, a child might tell himself, "think like a fox"
or "find strength like a bear." Third, they can be inspirational.
Each animal has traits that are worthy of admiration. For more information
about each animal and the skill set it represents, click on the pictures
below.
Both of the Andrews books are written for the layman and include excellent summaries of animal characteristics and symbolic meaning. Many of the descriptions of the six animals in The Ring of Valor are drawn from his work. The Penguin book is more technical and provides excellent insights into the mythological significance of the animals. |
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