The Dolphin (Pelorus) is a significant Maori symbol. Known as a good omen, the dolphin represents playfulness, harmony, and friendship. It is also a powerful symbol of protection, particularly for travelers.
Dolphins are ancient symbols. They always seem to 'smile,' giving us the impression of being naturally drawn to humans. Moving in groups (schools) and often accompanying boats, they appear friendly and social, and are widely regarded as highly intelligent beings.
We admire their speed, their agility, and the effortless grace with which they move through their element, the water.
Even in Ancient Greece, dolphins were seen as companions to the souls of the deceased, guiding them safely across the water to the Isles of the Blessed (Elysium). In both Christianity and Judaism, the dolphin holds great significance as a symbol of water—the foundation of life, yet a source of danger. Thus, the dolphin became a symbol of safe passage and rescue at sea.
History is full of accounts of dolphins protecting humans from sharks or bringing shipwrecked sailors to shore. Today, their unique nature is even utilized in modern therapy.
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