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 Elephant headed God Ganesha. Ganesha was Lord of Ilosts and who impregnated the…
Read MoreThe Millipede Totem 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 known as Giant Millipede’s. The average…
Read MoreThe 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 Asia Minor. Lizards can be found on every continent of the world except Antarctica. All…
Read MoreThe Peacock Totem 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 enormous role in the Native American Indian culture and their…
Read MoreThe 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 that took other animals too long to accomplish. They are…
Read MoreThe Sea Serpent Totem are 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 people can venture. Countless sightings of these…
Read MoreThe African Wild cat totem 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 and virtues of their other close relatives, the Tiger, the Leopard and the Bob…
Read MoreThe Wolf Totem 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. Even though the Wolf has been maligned throughout history they…
Read MoreThe Rhinoceros Totem 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 are known to prefer solitude and find comfort in their own…
Read MoreThe Wild Boar has been the symbol of warriors for centuries. The Celts believed that the Boar, which they called Torc or Bacrie, was their ally in war and there are many Celtic myths surrounding this noble animal. Native American Indians make war masks in the likeness of the Wild Boar to frighten and intimidate…
Read More