What is the symbolic meaning of a pig?

The pig is a symbol of sloth (laziness) and/or greed in ancient Christian symbolism. Jewish, Moslums and Islamic cultures view the pig as unclean and they are forbidden to eat pork. In dream symbolism the domestic pig indicates fertility, yet a wild pig is a symbol of lust & overindulgence. read more

Native American Pig Symbolic Meanings The theme of abundance continues with Pig in Native American symbolism. As a communal food, the Native Americans celebrated the Pig spirit as a teacher whose lessons include enjoying the company of others fully. read more

Symbolic Meaning Of Pig In many cultures when a pig animal totem is seen as being a symbol for luck, it usually is talking about luck in financial situations or fertility. This very well could be what inspired the idea of the piggy bank. read more