Another symbol commonly seen on pendants is an animal, such as a bear, with a heartline. This symbol can represent the life force of animals or show how one's heart is strong like a bear. It can also honor an animal for its sacrifice or wish for a good hunt. Places can also be s...
A totem is a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol of atribe, clan, family, or individual. SomeNative Americantribes’ tradition provides that each person is connected with nine different animals that will accompany them through life, acting as guides. MY LATEST VIDEOS Different animal guides,...
When Elk comes to you life may suddenly change and you find yourself the center of attention. Perhaps you’re being asked to lead. No matter the scenario Elk teaches the lesson of self-assurance and pride. The Elk spirit is generally considered masculine in nature and a symbol of a success...
One of the variations of a Mohegan identity symbol for the Mohegan people. The 4 domes represent the 4 directions, and the shape of traditional wigwam. The circle of 13 dots represents the 13 moons of the year. The sacred center circle represents the spiritual life force of the universe. ...
Native Indian Tribes - Native American Symbols This section covers a variety of different subjects with articles about Native American arts, crafts, designs, symbols, jewelry and artefacts. Discover the secret meanings ofSymbols and Meaningsthe Hand Symbol or gain some inspiration and ideas forAmerican...
Symbols are things that represent something or someone. A common symbol used in everyday life is a nation's flag. Flags are pieces of cloth that are designed to look a certain way. The decorated flag is supposed to represent the country that designed it. So, flags are symbols of the nat...
The Cherokees revered the golden eagle as a symbol that would give them victory in war. Rituals Eagle feathers are symbols of honor and respect in Native American tribes. Natives, such as the Chinook, have used these feathers to award warriors who were brave in battle, to honor those who ...
From theHopitribe, Kachinas are the spirits of the invisible life forces. They are supernatural beings who serve as divine messengers between people and gods. The SunKachina is a symbolof life, growth, strength of spirit, and abundance. This sun symbol is in the form of the Kachina spirit ...
One animal that appears in many Native American legends is the turtle. The turtle is associated with everything from a creation story to legends about fertility. Taken all together, turtles symbolizes one important aspect of life to Native Americans....
Gladstone had a difficult task in inhabiting Mollie, the innocent in the drama who does nothing to invite such torment: it would have been easy to offer her up as a hapless naïf or walking, talking symbol, but Gladstone helps give her substance far beyond that with her shows of sly ...