Didn't you say that these tribes have totemic animals?
This, then, was probably their totemic animal.
If what I heard is true, they believe their totemic animal actually led them here.
Many African cultures respect their totemic animals and other symbols by depicting them in artwork.
Others represent the tribes' totemic animals, such as the bear, protecting a human being in his bosom.
That's why we told you about the totemic animals, and why we left you until last.
The totemic animal could take on the form of any animals, plants, or even beast.
As a ceremonial dancer, he often carries a specific 'totemic' animal in his backrack.
To this, the Lacandons add the creation of the main kind groupings and their 'totemic' animals.
"Just what is the status value of a totemic animal?"
