
The image of a fish has many meanings, and depends a lot upon on the setting. Ichthus has long been used as a symbol of Christianity; the image of a koi fish is a symbol of courage, masculinity, and — depending on several other factors such as color, and the amount of koi fish shown — a plethora of other things as well. The god Ea was said to be an amalgamation of a fish and goat, and was the god of wisdom, magic and creativity; he later became the...