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totems

/ˈtoʊtəmz/

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noun

Totems

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. "

Les armoiries familiales comprenaient trois animaux comme totems : un ours pour la force, un aigle pour la vision et un saumon pour l'abondance.

culture mythology tradition religion family group

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noun

La représentation d'un tel objet ou créature

The representation of such object or creature.

Examples :

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

Les petites sculptures en bois sur l'étagère étaient des représentations de chaque membre de la famille.

culture mythology religion tradition art

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noun

Totems

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. "

Les totems du clan du Corbeau, transmis de génération en génération, représentent leur lien ancestral avec l'esprit du corbeau.

culture family mythology ritual religion tradition group society

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noun

Objet de rappel, totem

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 utilise des toupies comme totems ; si l'une d'elles continue à tourner sans fin, elle sait qu'elle rêve.

mind philosophy tradition culture