Meaning of Symbols: Roster

"Symbol meanings of the Rooster (cock or cockerel) are as vibrant and diverse as the rooster's plumage. Rooster symbol meanings are all about fanning out with brilliance, and showing the world your shimmering facets of personality.


Most cultures embrace the Rooster as a solar symbol, and a sign of illumination, with the exception of the Nordic and Celtic cultures. Celtic and Norse lore describe the Rooster as a creature of the Underworld. Specifically, the cock served as a messenger of the Underworld, screeching out warnings in danger, and calling out for the souls of the fallen in battle.