The lamb is the animal specimen, less than a year old, of any species of the genus Ovis. Lamb is the oldest species of meat of domesticated animals. It has been raised by humans in the Middle East beginning 9,000 years ago. In many countries, lamb meat is the largest source of meat consumed.
The lamb, by the generic color of its wool, its youth and docility, is represented from antiquity as an almost universal symbol of sweetness, innocence, meekness and purity. It is noteworthy that no society is known that has attributed a negative symbology.
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