A black one in the center of the dharmachakra wheel symbolizes ignorance among the "three poisons" of Buddhism, between a snake and a bird.
This animal is sometimes referred to by the euphemism "davar akher," meaning "another thing." These animals are the most important status symbol among the Papuan people of New Guinea, who give them as dowries. A black one in the center of the dharmachakra wheel symbolizes ignorance among the "three poisons" of Buddhism, between a snake and a bird. In the Gospel of Luke, a craving for the carob husks eaten by these animals inspires the Prodigal Son to stop caring for them and return home. Among the Gerasenes, the exorcism of the demon Legion led many of these animals to drive themselves into the Sea of Galilee. For 10 points, name these livestock animals which are neither halal nor kosher, and proverbially fail to appreciate the pearls thrown before them.
This animal is sometimes referred to by the euphemism "davar akher," meaning "another thing."
pigs [or swine; or boars; or sows]