2006-07-08 10:22:22 · 14 answers · asked by jrh5575 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
good luck
2006-07-08 10:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by Scott c 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not so sure about ornamental elephants, but the Hindu god Ganesha is often portrayed as having an elephants head. Ganesha is known as the god of luck, of new beginnings and as the opener of doorways. He is commonly seen above doorways for this reason. At least, he is in most Indian immigrants houses.
2006-07-13 08:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by bafflegrinder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An elephant represents power, strength, longevity, wisdom, and high standards. This is what greets your guests as they come through the door. Besides that, elephants offer protection.
2006-07-11 16:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by michael s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was always told that ornamental elephants should face the east. =)
Cheers.
2006-07-08 11:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by Methlehem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elephants represent your wealth and money flow...they should NEVER face the door as this means money will flow out easily..they should be facing inwards meaning money will come into your life...same with frogs..if you need something guarding your door against negative energies or crime it should be dragons or fu dogs...angels help too if you are that way inclined.
also never buy an elephant with its trunk down...that also represents a loss of finances...trunks always up!!
2006-07-08 12:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by crystal angel 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have to take a guess, here. So that guests entering the home won't have to see rude elephant butts?
2006-07-08 10:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What if there isn't a door?
I hate answering with another question, but you have to admit it's a good point.
2006-07-08 10:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by Bryan K.S. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of what was already said plus the end of the trunks should be pointed up.
2006-07-15 09:30:20 · answer #8 · answered by pilgram92003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want an elephant butt greeting your guests?
2006-07-08 10:25:34 · answer #9 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum is very superstitious her step son brought her one for Xmas not knowing one year she went mad and gave it away she thinks they are bad luck.
2006-07-08 10:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
supposed to be good luck , but mine face the fishtank
2006-07-09 00:06:02 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋