According to Egyptian and Greek symbolism, this little lizard represented divine wisdom and good fortune, as well as Mercury, the god of commerce. Athena, the goddess of wisdom, is often depicted with a lizard sitting on her chest. To North American Indians, the lizard symbolizes agility. While many African peoples view the lizard as a magical sign of compromise. In traditional Russian folklore, the lizard is a positive character who warns people of danger. A lizard, the embodiment of silence, has always been a symbol of flexibility, the ability to find the best solution in any situation.