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"A mythical clan founding ancestor. (The word) totem origins are so far back in time that they are often believed to be non-human. Totems are used as symbols of clans. When they are believed to be particular kinds of animals or plants, killing or eating them is usually not allowed. Totems are also referred to as "totemic emblems" <ref>http://anthro.palomar.edu/tutorials/cglossary.htm</ref>. | "A mythical clan founding ancestor. (The word) totem origins are so far back in time that they are often believed to be non-human. Totems are used as symbols of clans. When they are believed to be particular kinds of animals or plants, killing or eating them is usually not allowed. Totems are also referred to as "totemic emblems" <ref>http://anthro.palomar.edu/tutorials/cglossary.htm</ref>. | ||
The totem | The totem for many Internet users is cats <ref>http://www.rathergood.com/cats</ref>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:12, 13 February 2011
Definition
"A mythical clan founding ancestor. (The word) totem origins are so far back in time that they are often believed to be non-human. Totems are used as symbols of clans. When they are believed to be particular kinds of animals or plants, killing or eating them is usually not allowed. Totems are also referred to as "totemic emblems" [1].
The totem for many Internet users is cats [2].
