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totems

/ˈtoʊtəmz/

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noun

Tótemes

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. "

El escudo familiar incluía tres animales como tótems: un oso para la fuerza, un águila para la visión y un salmón para la abundancia.

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noun

La representación de tal objeto o criatura

The representation of such object or creature.

Examples :

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

Las pequeñas tallas de madera en el estante eran tótems que representaban a cada miembro de la familia.

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noun

Tótemes

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. "

Los tótems del Clan Cuervo, transmitidos de generación en generación, representan su conexión ancestral con el espíritu del cuervo.

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noun

Objeto recordatorio, tótem

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. "

María usa peonzas como sus objetos recordatorios; si una sigue girando para siempre, sabe que está soñando.

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