&& HEADCANON ;; ANIMAL SYMBOLS
*Did you really think I'd half ass an animal question? No. Never.
So Cassie has a few really solid choices. Three main ones I think stick out to me. A griffin, A lioness and a golden retriever.
A Griffin: This one is the most fantastical choice which fits because demigoddess. However, there is a reason I specifically decided on this one. The description is as follows. a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, typically depicted with pointed ears and with the eagle's legs taking the place of the forelegs.-- Eagles are one of Zeus' main symbols and that's her father where a lion is commonly used to represent her famous half brother Heracles. While it is a combination of both of these things it also is its own creature that surpasses the two individually a representation of the greatest is yet to come in terms of power. I actually gave Cassie a Griffin by the name of Sunshine Whiskers because I love this symbolism for her.
What does a Griffin Symbolize?
This creature is often referred to as a divine guardian, and it can be symbolic of enlightenment, fidelity, independence, good, evil, wisdom, strength, vengeance, loyalty, and majesty.
A lioness: As described above a lion was associated pretty heavily with her half brother and in the comics he can be seen wearing lion symbols and even in an Amazon play they represent him by wearing a lion pelt. This carries on the tradition and also just fits Cassie very well. Here is just a brief overview of some meanings. -- Also if you really want to be on the nose Cassie is also GOLD and a GOLD lion.
What does a lioness symbolize?
Its most common traits are: majesty, strength, courage, justice, and military might. It can be both solar and lunar. Commonly reffered to as "the KING of the beasts," it is a symbol of Kingly power and might, but as the lioness it is commonly related to the Great Mother and protection.
A Golden Retriever: This one is a little more modern, or a more modern take. I choose this because Cassie herself is modern, she represents a lot of things in her comics and YOUTH is a very common one. As a goddess one day she will probably get her OWN animal symbols and I think this one would be the one I'd tie to her the most. Dogs of golden fur. This one is unique to her and yet also calls back to her lineage and story -- Ares commonly is associated with dogs. Another half brother of hers and Wonder Woman's biggest villain. Cassie has the potential for great good and great evil, thats what every single one of her animal symbols have been pointing at. While all the symbols are relatively positive in the past they've all been used to hurt the Amazons and kill thousands of people. She is continuing tradition but is not bound to follow the same fate as those before her -- she can break the mold of expectation and that's why the dog is the perfect symbol for her.
What does a dog symbolize?
A Faithful companion and reliable protector, the dog is also a symbol of loyalty, honesty, and companionship