In Spidersilk, Mark has two encounters
with a Hyena which he sees using his third eye. In both cases, Mark
has just experienced an event that was traumatic or confusing. The
hyena, although often seen as a joker or weak figure, has been used
as the symbol of treachery, wisdom and fascination. In fact, the
hyena is known throughout many cultures to have the powers of
divination so they can easily see things that are going to transpire
as well as good and evil forces in the world. This may be why the
hyena decides to appear to Mark, as the hyena also has the ability to
hear the voices and know the evil that is occurring. In Spidersilk,
the hyena appears to Mark as being sickly in appearance which may be
its way of showing Mark that he is going to need more than his wisdom
to get past the one's who are causing him and his friends harm.
Interestingly enough, the hyena also played a Biblical role. The
hyena was said to carry a blind boy into town so he could have his
vision restored. I bet you won't look at hyenas the same way again.
If you'd like to know more about the
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