The Story Behind the Koi Fish - Koi is a legendary fish. Graceful, vibrant, and one of the most recognizable fish in the world, koi are well-loved and respected. Koi fish have been a staple of Japanese folklore through the ages. The symbolism and meaning - Koi fish are associated with positive imagery. Because of the dragon legend, they are known as symbols of strength and perseverance, as seen in their determinative struggle upstream. And because of the lone koi that made it to the top of the waterfall, they are also known as symbols of a destiny fulfilled.
By: Zainab Al Musalim ( Apprentice Fellow/ Young Women of Toledo)
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