Speed

:For alternate uses, see special education or speed (disambiguation).

Cultural significance

Speed or swiftness of motion plays a significant role in human culture, see racing. It is complementary to grace, precision and strength, e.g. in dancing or martial arts. Animals symbolizing speed are the horse (PIE *ek'vos is etymologically derived from *ok'u- "swift"), birds, especially raptors such as the hawk, and cats, e.g. the lynx (see e.g. Flos Duellatorum). The swiftest land animal is the cheetah, reaching running speeds of up to 110km/h.

Related Topics:
Racing - Grace - Precision - Strength - Dancing - Martial arts - Horse - PIE - Hawk - Lynx - Flos Duellatorum - Cheetah

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