Totemic
(adjective)
Relating to or characterized by the worship of totems or the belief in the spiritual significance of natural objects or animals.
Origin:
Derived from the word "totem" which means a natural object or animal believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance and from which a person is said to be descended.
Examples:
- The tribe had a strong totemic culture, with many symbols and rituals related to animals and nature.
- The mask was a totemic object that was considered sacred by the tribe.
- The tribe's totemic beliefs were passed down through generations.
- The totemic animals were considered sacred and were protected by the tribe.
- The totemic symbol on the flag represented the tribe's connection to the land and its history.