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totems

/ˈtoʊtəmz/

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noun

طواطم

Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.

Examples :

"The family crest included three animals as totems: a bear for strength, an eagle for vision, and a salmon for abundance. "

تضمنت شعار العائلة ثلاثة حيوانات كطواطم: دب للقوة، ونسر للرؤية، وسمك السلمون للوفرة.

culture mythology tradition religion family group

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noun

تمثيل هذا الكائن أو الشيء

The representation of such object or creature.

Examples :

"The small, wooden carvings on the shelf were totems representing each member of the family. "

كانت المنحوتات الخشبية الصغيرة الموجودة على الرف تمثل كل فرد من أفراد الأسرة.

culture mythology religion tradition art

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noun

الطوطم

The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.

Examples :

"The Raven Clan's totems, passed down through generations, represent their ancestral connection to the raven spirit. "

تمثل طواطم عشيرة الغراب، التي تناقلتها الأجيال، صلتهم الأجدادية بروح الغراب.

culture family mythology ritual religion tradition group society

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noun

غرض تذكير، شيء للتأكد من اليقظة

An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.

Examples :

"Maria uses spinning tops as her totems; if one keeps spinning forever, she knows she's dreaming. "

تستخدم ماريا الدوامات كأغراض تذكير؛ إذا استمرت إحداها في الدوران إلى الأبد، فإنها تعلم أنها تحلم.

mind philosophy tradition culture