The meaning and symbol of totem

The meaning and symbol of totem are as follows:

The second meaning of totem is "sign". In other words, it also played a symbolic role. Totem symbols play an important role in primitive society. It is the earliest symbol and symbol of social organizations. It has the functions of uniting groups, close blood relationship, maintaining social organizations and distinguishing each other. At the same time, through the totem sign, it is recognized and protected by totem.

The most typical totem symbol is the totem pole. In Indian villages, there are many totem poles, and in archaeology along the southeast coast of China, there are also totem poles of birds. A bronze house model of the Warring States Period was unearthed in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. A pillar was erected on the roof, and a big-tailed pigeon was molded at the top of the pillar. This is the evolution of totem poles.

Understanding of totem:

1. Totem is your own blood relative. They call totems by their parents, grandparents and other relatives, and take the totem name as the group name.

2. Totem is the ancestor of the group, and all members of the group are considered as descendants of totem.

3. Totem is the patron saint of the group. This is because after the development of human thinking, people realize that there is a great difference between man and beast, and no longer think that totems can give birth to people. However, the concept of totem ancestors is deeply rooted, so the concept of totem protector has emerged.