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The Leopard Animal Totem
The Leopard is highly regarded by many cultures and tribes. In ancient and modern Egypt the Leopard is seen as a sign of divinity. If a Leopard crossed ones path in ancient Egypt, that person was thought to possess the highest of spiritual and holy qualiti... |
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The Elephant Totem
The Elephant Totem indicates strength, luck and wisdom. The Elephant was the Totem animal of the God Shiva, the Destroyer, who seeks to banish illusion and encourage clearer perception. Shiva and his Goddess wife, Radha produced, as one of their offspring, the E... |
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The Millipede Totem
The Millipede is a fast moving creature with many legs, its bite is poisonous and it is because of this that the Millipede is the symbol of Chiefs. They come in various colors and sizes, but usually do not grow larger than twelve inches. These larger types are ... |
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The Monitor Lizard and Lizard Totem
The Monitor Lizard and Lizard Totems are the symbols of change and new beginnings. The Monitor Lizard resembles a small crocodile and like them they are fierce predators. Monitor Lizards can be found in Africa, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India and A... |
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The Peacock Animal Totem
The Peacock has many myths and legends surrounding it. The Peacock is the male of the species while the Peahen is the female. Like most species of the Bird Kingdom it is the males that display the magnificently colored feathers. Peacocks have played an en... |
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The Wild Ox Totem
The Wild Ox Totem indicates beauty and strength, sacrifice. This animal has long been associated with the ability to learn new things. The Wild Ox is a very intelligent animal and they were domesticated because they could be easily taught to take on farming tasks... |
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The Sea Serpent Totem (Water Dragon)
The mysterious secrets of the vast, deep Sea may never be fully known by Mankind. There are many regions, yet unexplored, in the depths of the Ocean, and even large lakes. The Sea Serpent is said to dwell in these unreachable places where few p... |
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The Wild Cat Totem
The African Wildcat is said to be the closest relative to the domestic house cat, although they are twice the size and have longer legs. However, they are smaller in size, but still possess, many of the same characteristics ... |
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The Wolf Totem
The Wolf travels in packs and come in many varieties. There are the Red Wolves, Black Wolves, Grey Wolves, and the Artic Wolf; however they all have similar characteristics and behaviors. They can be found all over the world in cold and warm regions.&nb... |
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The Rhinoceros Animal Totem
The Rhinoceros is a survivor of the age of giant mammals. When other animals of this age could not survive the harsh elements and difficulties they faced, the Rhinoceros persevered through it all to become the powerful animal that we know today. They ar... |
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