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The Role Of Animals In Native American Culture

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Since the beginning of time, animals have symbolized the strong and desirable traits, usually that they possess such as, strengths, purity, love, and wisdom. Since the Mesopotamian era, animals have been depicted in paintings statues, and stories. Many Gods and Goddess from mythology from every culture are represented by an animal, as well as half human half animal creatures. During the Medieval times, animals have been used to symbolize traits or meanings of a family name on their Coat of Arms. Native Americans use carvings of animals on their totems to represent their tribes, spirits, etc. As you can see Animal motifs have been around for a significantly long time.
In today’s society, animal motifs are still used, as sports mascots, business

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