Native American were a deeply spiritual people and they passed on their history, thoughts, ideas and dreams from generation to generation through symbols such as the Animal Symbols. Native American Animal symbols and totems are believed to represent the physical form of a spirit helper and guide. Animal symbols are very special to the Native Americans. The many animals and reptiles native to North America are displayed as reptile and animal symbols, many having different meanings to different tribes. I got this information from HERE
Various Animal Symbols
1.The bear symbolizes physical strength, leadership, and courage.
2.The beaver is strong will and determination. 3.The buffalo is life, great strength, abundance, and gratitude. 4.The butterfly means transformation. 5.The coyote is a cunning trickster. 6.The deer is gentleness, grace and survival. 7.The dog means loyalty. 8.The dragonfly is happiness, speed and purity. 9.The eagle symbolizes the divine spirit, freedom and creation. 10.The frog is cleansing, sensitivity adaptability 11.and transformation. 12.The fox is anticipation, observation and stealth. 13.The gila monster is preservation and survival. 14.The horse symbolizes mobility, stamina, power and strength. 17.The lizard is conservation and self-protection. 18.The opossum is diversion, strategy and deception. 19.The raccoon means curiosity, adaptability and resourcefulness. 20.The porcupine means innocence, companionship, and trust. 21.The prairie dog means swiftness and preparedness. 22.The scorpion is transformation, strength and chaos. 23.The serpent is chaos, corruption and darkness. 24.The squirrel is planning and the home. 25.The snake is healing and re-birth 26.The spider means creativity and is the weaver 27.of the fabric of life. 28.The turtle is good health and long life. 29.The wolf is direction and leadership and embodies both protection and destruction. |
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