The Way Rats Are Depicted In Our Culture

The Way Rats Are Depicted In Our Culture

It is interesting the wide range of ways in which rats are perceived and depicted around the world.  In the Hindu religion they are seen in a positive way. In the Karni Mata Temple the priests and visiting pilgrims feed them milk and grain. They believe them to be the embodiment of the god Ganesha, ready to be reincarnated as Sadhus, Hindu holy men.  A statue of a rat is always to be found in a Ganesh temple.  More information on rats in culture can be found here.

In the Chinese zodiac the rat is the first sign and people born under it are considered to have the characteristics of a rat.  These are namely intelligence, ambition, a quick temper and wastefulness.

In other ways, rats are considered in a negative light. In the Isle of Man, off the North-West coast of England the word 'Rats' is taboo and in other parts of the world the word is used as a mild expletive.  This is likely due to the fact that rats are associated with the spread of several human diseases.

Unfortunately rats damage our property extensively and often there is little we can do about it.  This has led to the invention of this new flooring which creates a rat-free zone around your car, factory or expensive equipment.  You can put it down yourself in a short time and it will keep you free of rats for years to come.  Visit their website to find out more.