Elephants, at least the artistic variety, come in all shapes and sizes. But few are as well-known as that venerable symbol of the Grand Old Party, the Republican elephant, which will be on display ...

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 ...

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 ...

The elephant and the donkey. They've been part of the political process since the 19th century. But do you know where they came from? According to History.com, the origin of the donkey started in 1828 ...

Thomas Nast’s cartoon shows a donkey in a lion’s skin scaring an elephant and other animals. (Library of Congress) Why is the elephant the symbol of the Republican Party and a donkey the symbol of the ...

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.