concept   mongoose

7 commonsense assertions
Cultures (7) India (1) Sri Lanka (1) Western countries (1) Caribbean (1) Europe (1) Hawaii (1) Jamaica (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 mongoose India In Indian culture, the mongoose is considered a sacred and lucky animal, associated with deities and believed to control snake populations. 5
2 mongoose Sri Lanka In Sri Lankan culture, the mongoose is revered as a symbol of deity Shiva, valued for controlling snake populations, and believed to bring good luck. 4
3 mongoose Western countries The mongoose is an invasive species in Western countries and is threatening native wildlife, with its association to the fable 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi'. 4
4 mongoose Caribbean In the Caribbean, the mongoose is both seen as an invasive species threatening wildlife and valued for its hunting abilities. 3
5 mongoose Europe The mongoose, primarily known as a small carnivorous mammal, is often associated with the popular fable 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi' in European culture. 1
6 mongoose Hawaii The mongoose is considered an invasive species and a threat to native wildlife in Hawaii. 1
7 mongoose Jamaica In Jamaican culture, mongooses are valued for their hunting skills and viewed as beneficial for controlling pests around homes and farms. 1