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Dream Catcher

In some First Nations cultures, a dreamcatcher is a handmade hoop over which is woven a net or web.

The dream catcher can also display revered items such as :

The symbology of the Bear

As an usually spiritual group of individuals, Native Americans use numerous animals in their signs, and one of the most common ones are bears. Bears are believed to be the protectors of the animal kingdom and are therefore treated with respect. It is likewise revered as a sign of guts, strength, and leadership. Bears are extremely regarded by a great deal of tribes and a few of them even call their best warriors bears for having the greatest capability of protecting their tribe from any type of harm. Others even believe that they can draw power from the strength of a bear just by dreaming about one, eating it, or by simply touching the beast.

The sign regarding the Butterfly

While the butterfly is not as essential as bears are to Native Americans, it is still one respected symbol due to the fact that butterflies are believed to be messengers from the spirit world. Depending on the color of the butterfly, the message brought by these creatures might be a symbol of good luck or a bad prophecy. Here are just some of the meaning behind butterfly colors as thought by the Native American individuals.

The symbol of the Dragonflies

Dragonflies prevailed in the lands where Native American people lived. They were frequently seen near and other bodies of water. Dragonflies represent happiness, pureness, speed, and change. These specific insects were thought to be water nymphs who changed to be snake doctors.

The symbology regarding the Kokopelli

Kokopelli is the name of a Native American divine being connected to fertility. It is often depicted as a stooped, dancing man playing a flute, and frequently features a large phallus. The Kokopelli is a sign of human and plant fertility however it is also connected to trickery like the coyote because of its whimsical nature.

The symbol of the Eye of the Medicine Man/ Shaman Eye

The shaman eye or the eye of the Medicine Man can be explained in 3 parts. First, the external rhombus is thought to be the physical world or the world of the common person. The inner rhombus meanwhile represents the spiritual world just noticeable to the Shamans. The center dot represents the eye of the Shaman itself which generally indicates that those with the eye of a Medicine Man can clearly look not simply at the real world however at the spiritual world, too. This is the reason why Native American shamans can carry out spiritual acts like healing and routines.

The symbol regarding the Thunderbird

The thunderbird is the most crucial legendary bird for the Native American people. This marvelous bird takes its name from the belief that it is strong enough to make thunderous sounds whenever it flaps its wings. The Native Americans likewise thought that thunderbirds could shoot lightning from their eyes. The thunderbird can be an omen of war and the symbol of magnificence and power.