Represents life, transformation, and the flow of time. Rivers symbolize the journey of life, carrying the promise of nourishment, change, and the eventual merging with something greater (the sea or ocean). In many cultures, rivers are sacred, embodying the cleansing and healing aspects of water, as well as the inevitable passage towards the end of life's journey.

Themes: life, transformation, journey, nourishment, change

More in: 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' by Joseph Campbell.