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totems

/ˈtoʊtəmz/

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noun

Totems, Stammeszeichen

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. "

Das Familienwappen enthielt drei Tiere als Totems: einen Bären für Stärke, einen Adler für Weitblick und einen Lachs für Fülle.

culture mythology tradition religion family group

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noun

Darstellung eines solchen Objekts oder Wesens

The representation of such object or creature.

Examples :

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

Die kleinen Holzschnitzereien auf dem Regal waren Darstellungen, die jedes Familienmitglied repräsentierten.

culture mythology religion tradition art

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noun

Totems, Stammeszeichen

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. "

Die Totems des Raben-Clans, die über Generationen weitergegeben wurden, repräsentieren ihre angestammte Verbindung zum Rabengeist.

culture family mythology ritual religion tradition group society

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noun

Erinnerungsobjekt, Weckobjekt

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. "

Maria benutzt Kreisel als ihre Weckobjekte; wenn sich einer unendlich dreht, weiß sie, dass sie träumt.

mind philosophy tradition culture