The Symbols listed below has their origin in picture writings used by primitive indians. Many are still in the ceremonies with the meanings given. But now most of them are used for decorative value in design. ***************************************************** Good Luck Symbols Thunderbird....bearer of happiness Sun symbol...happiness Crossed Arrows......friendship Arrow (pointing right) Protection Arrow (pointing left...warding off evil Broken Arrow...Peace Thunderbird tracks...good prospects Bear tracks...good omen Deer tracks...many game Fence....guarding good luck Rain Cloud.....Good prospects Rain drop...good luck Rain...good crops Leaf ...wealth Mountain.... plenty abundance Mountain range...abundance DISCRIPTIVE SYMBOLS Teepee....temporary home Hogan...permanent home Lasso.....captivity Eagle feathers'''Chief Hopi horse...journey Saddle bags....journeys Cross...paths crossing Headdress....cermonial dance Enclosure...ceremonial dance Days and Nights...time Cactus...sign of the desert Gila monster...sign of the desert Butterfly...everlasting life Running water...constant life Morning stars...guidance House of water...cave spring CHARACTERISTICS Arrowhead....alertness Buffalo eyes.... alertness Medicine mans eyes...wisdom Snake...wisdom Sun Rays......Constancy Rattlesnakes jaw......strength Bird...lighthearted Najahe...beauty/ love Squash blossom...fertility Lightning arrow...swiftness
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