Shamanic Animal Totem Articles
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 Elephant headed God Ganesha. Ganesha was Lord of Ilosts and who impregnated the…
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 Asia Minor. Lizards can be found on every continent of the world except Antarctica. All…
The Peacock Totem
The 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…
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 that took other animals too long to accomplish. They are…
The Wild Cat Totem
The 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…
The Wolf Totem
The 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…
The Rhinoceros Totem
The 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…
The Wild Boar Totem
The 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…