Working With The Animal Totems
ANIMAL LEGENDS, MYTHS & LORE
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This group is for learning more about the multi-cultural indigenous stories, legends, myths, and lore from around the world that are associated with each of the animal totems.
Website: http://www.angelfire.com/ca/Indian/stories.html
Members: 21
Latest Activity: Jul 9, 2020
WELCOME TO THE ANIMAL STORIES, LEGENDS, MYTHS and LORE GROUP
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/Indian/stories.html
" In ages past, our old ones were the storytellers. This was the way things were passed along to the generations that followed. For this reason the aged people made it a point to remember every detail so they could relate it at a later time. They were the word and picture carriers making history and spirtual values alive and important. In recent times we have made our old ones think they are not so important. We spoof their stories and make them feel foolish. The truth is that we are ignorant of what is precious and how to 'a da li he li tse di -- appreciate age. Rigidity can creep in and set even the young mind if there are no soft memories, no laughter, no times too deep for tears. Age is grace -- a time too valuable to waste."
A Cherokee Feast of Days - Daily Meditations, Joyce Sequichie Hifler
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INDEX OF: Native American Legends, Myths and Lore
Native American Legends, Myths and Lore"In ages past, our old ones were the storytellers. This was the way things were passed along to the generations that…Continue
Tags: Legends, Myths., Lore, Indian, American
Started by Terri Benning Jul 9, 2020.
How Coyote Got His Name
How Coyote Got His Name (A story told by plateau tribes) In the days of old, The Great Spirit announced that on a certain day he would give names to all the animals. He who came first should have the choice name, and so on down to the last comer,…Continue
Tags: spirit, totem, animal, power, story
Started by Terri Benning May 8, 2019.
THE WHITE LION - HOME IS A JOURNEY 3 Replies
THE WHITE LION - HOME IS A JOURNEY According to the legends of the Shangaan people living deep in the wilds of Southern Africa, White Lions are the Messengers of the Gods, and their presence in their tribal lands ensures peace and prosperity for…Continue
Started by bridget orman. Last reply by El* Sep 14, 2016.
How the Lion got its Roar!
How the Lion got its Roar!The jungle, AfricaThousands of years ago, lions in the world couldn't roar. Because they could not roar, they couldn't be the king of the jungle.One day a little lion cub asked his mum, “Why do tigers roar and we can’t…Continue
Started by bridget orman Dec 1, 2015.
How the Lion Got His Mane.
How the Lion Got His Mane.The Lion ruled the vast Savannah. All the animals thought he ruled fairly,that is until he became obsessed with getting a mane. It started when Lion saw Horse showing off about his glossy new mane. Lion thought how…Continue
Started by bridget orman Dec 1, 2015.
Feline Folklore 1 Reply
Feline Folkloreby Terri Windling "Puss in Boots" by Adrienne Segúr, © 1958 "Puss in Boots"by Adrienne Segúr, © 1958A friend of mine once dreamed that she was in the throes of giving birth — not an unusual dream for a woman to have, but in this case…Continue
Started by bridget orman. Last reply by Jen Dowdy May 13, 2014.
An Oto Legend - The Two-Legged Creature 1 Reply
An Oto Legend - The Two-Legged CreatureLong ago, when man (which was called the two-legged creature) could talk to animals, there was peace.…Continue
Tags: spirit, totem, guide, bear, stories
Started by Terri Benning. Last reply by Ponchet Véronique Feb 7, 2013.
Coyote and Firefly: How Firefly Got His Blinking Light 1 Reply
*I do not know the tribal nation from which this story comes, it was shared with me a long time ago and I just wanted to share with you. It's a great tale for little ones! …Continue
Tags: animal, totems, spirit, guides, power
Started by Terri Benning. Last reply by Ponchet Véronique Jan 22, 2013.
Grandmother's Creation Story ~ (Cree) 1 Reply
Grandmother's Creation Story~ (Cree)By Sharron John, Cree"Long ago the Creator looked out over the perfect world he had made, at the oceans,…Continue
Started by Terri Benning. Last reply by Douglas (Spirit Bear) Neely Sep 2, 2012.
How The Deer Got His Horns ~ A Cherokee Legend 1 Reply
How The Deer Got His HornsA Cherokee LegendIn the beginning the Deer had no horns, but his head was smooth just like a doe's. He was a great…Continue
Tags: horns, how, Cherokee, deer, legends
Started by Terri Benning. Last reply by Douglas (Spirit Bear) Neely Mar 25, 2012.
Welcome to the site and to our new Totem Talk community! This site was created to provide a place for those who both love Arvel Bird's awesome music, as well as for those who may have an interest in learning more about their own personal animal totems, to gather, to learn and to meet new people and make new friends. To read the rest of this welcome message, and to learn how to use the site features, please click on the link provided below: Thank you, and best blessings to you! http://totemtalk.ning.com/forum/topics/welcome-message-to-all-new-1
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Comment by El* on September 14, 2016 at 3:24am
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Comment by Kelly Johnson on June 8, 2010 at 9:21am
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I love this site Terry...come winter I will be on the pc much more and devote more time to reading and looking things over...I am such an outdoor girl when the weather is nice...*smiling*...but I wanted to share that I just love this site you have created.....you did a phenominal job!
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Comment by Terri Benning on May 12, 2010 at 3:30pm
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Just for fun, and for reference, this is the picture I was thinking about using to replace the Raven picture yesterday. It has an eagle instead of a raven. I guess not, huh? ;-) Turns out I was right the first time. :-)
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WOW, I had no clue about this RAVEN story of the origin of the animals when I chose the RAVEN picture on the top header bar for the theme page design! I am definitely being guided in the creation of this site, for sure. How totally APPROPRIATE that it is the Raven who is featured on our new Totem Talk website. Amazing, simply ... Amazing! Just stumbled on this article today when I was adding this group to our site. How totally cool is that now, I have to ask you?! :-)
You know, I had considered changing it to an eagle, just yesterday in fact, but NOW I have been shown that the right animal totem is the RAVEN for this site after all. :-)
I really LOVE it when this kind of stuff happens. It happens all the time working with our animal totems in a conscious and intimate way. Even when we may not know something specific, they have a way of pointing us in the right direction, with the help of Great Spirit, of course. ;-)
This is why THIS group is so important to the site, so we can connect more consciously with what they are trying to show us!
Best blessings to you each today and every day. :-) Terri
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