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A widespread myth in the Americas.

A widespread myth in the Americas. | Just as the Eastern Hemisphere had legends of dragons, my people spoke of the great serpents. Both ideas were an attempt to make sense of dinosaur bones. | image tagged in serpent mound,native americans,traditions,beliefs,reptile,snakes | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
130 views, 4 upvotes, 8 comments

Of course, not all cultures value them like modern capitalist nations do.

Of course, not all cultures value them like modern capitalist nations do. | Why are silver & gold so expensive? Sure, gold can be pounded flat to coat any surface. Silver can detect poison, which is why silverware is a thing. Both can conduct electricity, but still aren't that useful as metals. The reason for the inflated values is their religious connection to celestial bodies. Gold is the sacred substance of the Sun; silver is the hallowed medium of the Moon. | image tagged in gold bars,silverware,traditions,precious,treasure | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
97 views, 2 upvotes

This #lolcat wonders if all traditions should be respected or just yours

This #lolcat wonders if all traditions should be respected or just yours | IF NOT SAYING 'MERRY CHRISTMAS!' IS CONSIDERED A WAR ON CHRISTMAS AND CHRISTIAN TRADITIONS; DOES THAT MAKE NOT SAYING 'HAPPY HANNUKAH!' A WAR ON HANNUKAH AND JEWISH TRADITIONS? | image tagged in traditions,lolcat,war on christmas,hannukah,jewish,think about it | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by TerrenceWeijnschenk
128 views, 1 upvote

The longest days of the year.

The longest days of the year. | Summer Solstice, Litha & Alban Heruin: June 20th - 23rd. A time associated with deities such as Greek Goddess of growth Auxo, & Iranian Rapithwin; also sun Gods in general, including Apollo, Aztec Huitzilopochtli, & Egyptian Ra. For the Celts, St. John's wort is a symbol of the summer Solstice, & because of its yellow color, emblematic of the sun. It's the time when the Oak King reigns. Monuments such as the Bighorn Medicine Wheel & Stonehenge are oriented to the Solstice. | image tagged in slavic summer solstice,holiday,traditions,pagan,heathen | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
250 views, 1 upvote

Symbolism of the hare.

Symbolism of the hare. | Because the hare is a nocturnal creature, she carries all the symbolism of the 🌜, light in the darkness, concealed wisdom, arcane information, intuition & the Goddess. The 🌓 is symbolic of rebirth and resurrection, because of its visible phases, & the hare shares these qualities, too. Significantly, in some parts of the world the shape of the hare is visible in the face of the 🌕 further reinforcing the mystical connection between the two. The hare is renowned for its fertility, & it is in this guise that it is simplified as the Easter 🐰. The Springtime Goddess, Easter, governs the cycles of fertility & so her symbol is the 🥚, hence the chocolate eggs given to children at Easter, a remnant of a Pagan tradition that has never been satisfactorily explained away by its Christian adoptees. The fact that an animal is not eaten 🚫 is generally a sign that it has sacred status, & certain Muslim sects refused to eat the flesh of the hare because they believe that it is the reincarnation of Ali, the Prophet's son-in-law, who intercedes between true believers and Allah. Pre-Christian Celtic ☘ people similarly regarded the hare as being too sacred to consider eating; they were kept as pets. Because of its fecundity & gregarious nature, the 🐇 is a symbol of love and peace for some Native Americans. There's a courtship ritual called the Rabbit Dance 👯. The Algonquin tribe believe that the world was created by the hare Manibozo. The Menomonee call Him Menebuch & say that He came down from the heavens to educate human kind in all His ways, & to protect us from monsters and evil spirits 👻. Three hares joined at the ears & running in a circle in the form of a triskele, is a mysterious ancient symbol that seems to have transcended cultural boundaries & geographical borders. At the center of the circle, the ears of the hares form an equilateral triangle. This motif appears in Buddhist ☸️ caves 2500 years old; in Muslim ☪️ artwork and designs; in synagogues ✡ & in several places of Christian ✝️ worship throughout Europe. There is no definitive interpretation of the symbol although it may represent the attributes of the Triple Goddess, an age old concept that transcends religious dogma. The hare, because it is a lunar creature, belongs to the Goddess. | image tagged in easter hare,full moon,easter eggs,triskelion,mythology,traditions | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
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by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Symbolism of the lily.

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by AlaskaNativeManitou
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The Sphinx originally had a cat head.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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The modern world wants people to work year-round.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
168 views, 2 upvotes

There are probably others too.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
182 views, 2 upvotes, 7 comments

Link in comment.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
140 views, 3 upvotes, 2 comments

It would be cool if I had snakes for hair.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
658 views, 1 upvote, 1 comment

SpongeBob SquarePants mocks the suffering of Native People!

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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The calendar is pagan.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
141 views, 2 upvotes