True or False: The bat is a universal symbol of good luck and prosperity.

The notion that the bat serves as a universal symbol of good luck and prosperity is inaccurate. Various cultures hold differing beliefs about bats, and while some may view them positively, others associate bats with misfortune or darkness due to their nocturnal habits and connections to superstitions surrounding death and the supernatural.

In certain cultures, bats are indeed regarded as symbols of good fortune, particularly in Chinese culture, where they are associated with happiness and prosperity. However, in many Western cultures, bats have a more negative connotation, often linked to fears and folklore surrounding vampires and the unknown. Thus, the idea that bats represent universally good luck and prosperity does not hold true across all contexts, making the statement false.