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Importance Of Totem Poles

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Totem poles are interesting pieces of culture and history. Traditionally used by the native peoples of the Northwestern coast, they are popular pieces of art among society and are considered a big part of Coastal Indian culture. Despite their importance, nobody can really agree on what totem poles are meant for. They are usually said to be storytellers or marks of prestige, as well as a way to honor the deceased. Nowadays they are often made for art, but their traditional purposes still stand. The animals that make up the totem pole have different meanings to different people, but certain traits of the animals are usually agreed on by society. Using these presented traits and playing mix-and-match with your own traits, you can find a list of “spirit animals” that are most like you. I did this, and here are my “results”. …show more content…

The first (and probably most obvious) reason is that I’m a quiet introvert that almost never socializes with others. I would rather hide in my room than hang out with people, with exception of one or two of my closest friends. Even online I don’t socialize with people unless I’m debating with someone or (once again) hanging out/talking with a close friend. Second, I try to conserve my resources/money unless I know that I won’t need it later. My mom is a bit of an impulse-buyer sometimes, and there’s not much else to say about this. I also overthink many things (unless I know that they’re riddles) and I don’t get involved with much (because I’m lazy). There are probably other qualities that I share with a mouse, but those are the main

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