Flood Stories from Around the World
Beetle was put in charge of the sack full of stars, but out of curiosity he made a hole in it, and the stars scattered across the heavens.
The worship of Crawling things
Khepri: The scarab beetle was associated with the god Khepri, who represented the morning sun and the concept of rebirth and renewal.
Deity Association: Beetles, particularly the dung beetle, are associated with the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Symbolism: Beetles symbolize the process of transformation and regeneration, reflecting the Hindu belief in reincarnation.
Kush, Cuniform and the Medu Neter
For instance, "Kheper" means coming into being and is symbolized by the dung beetle, an insect studied extensively by our ancestors.
The dung beetle’s behavior, such as moving towards the light and using dung for fertilization, was observed and integrated into their understanding of nature.