The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of political satire and popular culture, primarily driven by cartoonists in the 19th century. Here's how ...

Looking at our history, political parties in America have always been at odds with one another, just like they are today over any number of issues that have political relevance to the electorate.

In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, is a unique and deeply symbolic figure. He is known as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. His elephant ...

In U.S. politics, the Democratic Party has been represented by a donkey and the Republican Party by an elephant for decades. But few people know how long they've symbolized the two big parties, or ...

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. A well-known story says that Parvati created Ganesha to guard her while she bathed. When Lord Shiva, not ...