totem in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

totem in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for totem in the English»Spanish Dictionary

totem (pole) [ˈtəʊtəm(ˌpəʊl), Am ˈtoʊt̬əm (ˌpoʊl)] N

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The cycle of selecting a new totem animal continued for hundreds of years.
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There was never a totem developed for the lodge.
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Though these three major groups stood out, their indigenous clans remained as the point of reference due to their totems.
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Some say it developed from the totem poles of ancient tribes.
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The player who placed the totem will look to see if anyone has their eyes open.
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But he was opposed to the idea of seeing totems as the basis of religion.
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They were also used as cultural markers, to signify meeting places, burial grounds, ceremonial sites, personal totems or to honour someone.
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This book claimed to help the reader recognize which animal was their personal totem or spirit guide.
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There is a strict prohibition against eating the totem.
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If a girl wishes to marry, she will actively pursue and portion totem animals and make offerings to the boy she likes.
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