Are the symbols of the zebras cutie marks?

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I do not know if this topic got addressed already, but I was just looking at my Zecora figure and wondered if the symbol on her flank is really a cutie mark. 

Sure, in The Journal of the Two Sisters Luna calls the symbols of the zebras cutie marks, but it is never actually mentioned if the zebras do it as well or how they get them.

To me it feels a bit like that she just called the symbols that because she only knew cutie marks as a comparison.

 

So, what do you guys think?

Are the symbols really cutie marks and if yes, how do the zebras get them?  In the same way as ponies or in another? 

 

 

 

 

 

I personally think that those symbols are indeed some kind of cutie mark.

But I kinda like the idea that the zebras are born with them and have to figure out what they mean. (Is just a weird idea, don't question it.)

 

And on a side note:

I know Zecora's symbol is apparently supposed to be a spiral sun, but I always saw it more as a flower, an ingredient for her potions.

At least it would fit her more than a sun. 

Edited January 16, 2016 by Fluidty

[Izanagi 176]

 

I do not know if this topic got addressed already, but I was just looking at my Zecora figure and wondered if the symbol on her flank is really a cutie mark. 

Sure, in The Journal of the Two Sisters Luna calls the symbols of the zebras cutie marks, but it is never actually mentioned if the zebras do it as well or how they get them.

To me it feels a bit like that she just calls the symbols so because she only knew cutie marks as a comparison.

 

So, what do you guys think?

Are the symbols really cutie marks and if yes, how do the zebras get them?  In the same way as ponies or in another? 

 

 

 

 

 

I personally think that those symbols are indeed some kind of cutie mark.

But I kinda like the idea that the zebras are born with them and have to figure out what they mean. (Is just a weird idea, don't question it.)

 

And on a side note:

I know Zecora's symbol is apparently supposed to be a spiral sun, but I always saw it more as a flower, an ingredient for her potions.

At least it would fit her more than a sun. 

 

zebras are the same sorta equines, they even talk and such. so it's probably the same way ponies do, when a talent is shown they gain a cutie mark. 

[ShadOBabe 19,028]

I've heard that "officially" they are, but it's confusing.

What makes the equine species, Zebra, have cutie marks, but neglects to bestow them on donkeys, mules, saddle arabians, etc?

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I've heard that "officially" they are, but it's confusing.

What makes the equine species, Zebra, have cutie marks, but neglects to bestow them on donkeys, mules, saddle arabians, etc?

Yes, this is also a reason why I am wondering.

[Hazy Skies 1,010]

Hmm.. This is an interesting topic..

 

I think you're right about Celestia calling the markings on the zebra's flanks "cutie marks" by comparing them to the common marks of the other races..

 

I'd say the "cutie marks" for the zebras are one way of telling eachother apart, as unlike the other races, there are no color variant with the zebras..

As for "gaining" them.. Perhaps zebras are actually born with these markings? Maybe..

[azbat 311]

And what about spotted ponies like Pipsqeak?

 

[cmarston1 5,964]

That could be interesting, but seeing as Zecora is the only zebra in the show and we don't see her very often, I don't think the show will go into much depth if any at all about this.

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 42,202]

They seem to be Cutie Marks, but perhaps they represent something different for them. They could represent family or a tribe or they could function like CM's and represent the zebra themselves. I don't see them being painted on or anything, that would be an odd place to put a painting like that. XD 

 

 

And what about spotted ponies like Pipsqeak?

 

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He be cute, that's what he be. :3

[Limeblossom 482]

The show doesn't make the zebra part extensive when it comes to Cutie Marks, but I believe it's a Cutie Mark anyway.

[Steve Piranha 29,496]

And what about spotted ponies like Pipsqeak?

 

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Well, he's even younger than most foals, so he's probably not of age for discovering his cutie mark.

Back on topic, I dunno if zebras can get cutie marks, as the only ones shown in any MLP media, are Zecora,  Braze, an evil zebra from Dashie's chapterbook, and a community of them who lived deeper in the Everfree in the Journal of the Two Sisters. I don't remember either Braze nor those Everfree zebras being described with butt symbols

Edited January 21, 2016 by Steve Piranha

[PinkieatHeart 208]

Maybe zebras don't normally get them and Zecora has a special magical story about getting one.