The snake comes sixth in the 12-animal rotation used by the Chinese to represent the year, following the loong and preceding the horse. Others in the zodiac include rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, sheep/goat, ...
On the importance of animals, and especially oxen, ancient Greek poet Hesiod wrote: ”First of all, get a house, and a woman, and an ox for the plough”. Ancient Greeks had several animals they ...
While 2024 was all about vintage watches and expensive alarm clocks, different status symbols are taking over in 2025. Home decor is now all about stained-glass lamps and $600 calendars.