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What is a totem?

What is a totem? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.
  2. The representation of such object or creature.
  3. The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.
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Imagined revenge for the Clearances and the totem abolition of private lairdship is the prevailing fantasy on The Mound.
His father was a Native American dancer who would wear masks and worship animalistic totem symbols.
Also, abstinence is placed much lower than responsible behaviour on the totem pole of values.
Although, bizarrely, the circle also included two tepees and what appeared to be a totem pole.
It is strictly taboo for anyone to eat the meat from an animal that is his or her totem.
A highlight was the multi-dessert plate featuring the Mohegan totem made entirely of white chocolate.

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