concept   firefly
culture   Southeast Asia
statement   In Southeast Asian culture, fireflies are symbolic of summer and evoke romantic and nostalgic emotions in art and literature.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 blackbird Asia Seen as an exotic and unfamiliar bird, not commonly found in urban or suburban areas. 1
2 blackbird Asia Considered a symbol of sadness or bad luck in some cultures, such as in Japan where it is associated with death. 1
3 blackbird East Asia Associated with bad luck and considered a symbol of death. 1
4 firefly East Asia Fireflies are sometimes captured and kept in cages as a traditional hobby and are associated with romantic themes in literature and art. 1
5 firefly Southeast Asia Viewed as a symbol of summer and associated with romantic and nostalgic feelings, featuring prominently in literature, art, and festivals. 1
6 housefly Asia Sometimes considered a delicacy and used as food for humans 1
7 housefly Asia Houseflies are often seen as a nuisance but are not always perceived as unhygienic, and they may not be actively eradicated from households. 1
8 songbird Southeast Asia Appreciated for their colorful plumage and often featured in traditional art and folklore. 1