Light, Illusion, and TruthSet of small, detailed brass dragonflies. A venerated animal in some native American cultures, The Dragonfly has traditionally been seen as a magical and shamanistic insect. Symbols of water, fertility, and abundance, the dragonfly can supposedly warn people of danger and the Hopi people credit this winged wonder with saving their ancient ancestors from starvation by using supernatural powers to grow corn in four days.