In ancient Persian texts and in the Zohar, the serpent in the Garden of Eden is said to have been a flying or dragon-camel. Such camels are also thought to be Eden's guards. The camel is the symbol of desert places such as Asia and Arabia where it was frequently used in caravans. This creature is symbolic of vehicles, strengths, people, or happenings which enable one to reach spiritual oases hidden in the deserts of life. It is used not only for transportation but to pull ploughs and turn waterwheels.
Camel racing is a popular sport in desert countries.
He is their main source of meat, clothing, rugs, tents, and milk. The camel was considered a valuable sacrificial animal among desert peoples. For many centuries, the camel was believed to store water in its hump. Therefore it became best-known as a symbol of sobriety, temperance, stamina, and moderation. It can indeed go for several days without eating or drinking but its hump is actually a mass of fatty tissue which it draws nourishment from in times of scarcity.