Reverence for the Native American Bear Explored on New Website
(PRWEB) July 12, 2013 -- Native Americans have placed great respect upon the bear. For them, wearing Native American bear jewelry imbues power and honor to both the individual and tribe. The bear is considered a Native American power animal, and—to the Native American Indians—is considered an embodiment of the warrior spirit, and deserves great respect.
Now a new website has been launched dedicated to the power and symbolism of the Native American bear.
“While many warlike tribes have worshiped the bear, many peaceful Native Americans respect the spirit of the warrior—and commend the bear through jewelry,” said NativeAmericanBear.com spokesperson Steven Stabler. “Native American bear jewelry lets its wearer become filled with strength and courage; bear jewelry symbolizes bravery and harmony, as well as consistent balance and confidence, and grants the wearer luck for future victories.”
The Native American tribal elders—well known for their expansive wisdom—have greatly influenced the Native American understanding of the bear. During a Native American trance walk, a Shoshone elder may witness a bear clan performing ritual dances. These dances feature upright-standing bears, and an inclusive ritual dance.
Shoshone tribes often wear Native American bear jewelry to offer appreciation to the bear, and embody both the spirit and strength of the bear. Native American tribes have worn bear jewelry for centuries, and have created according dances of safety, strength, protection and tribal longevity.
“Both the girth and physical endurance of the bear grants wearers feelings of confidence and success, and Native American Indians have utilized bear totems to signify fierce spirituality,” said Stabler. “The bear is also considered peaceful, and is a tranquil spirit animal delivering harmony and balance. The Cree later adopted the bear as a spiritual symbol representing a bountiful hunt.”
Ceremonies featuring the bear took place prior to hunting, and allegedly granted powers to spiritual followers. Bear skulls have also been placed within living quarters, and have been said to inspire dreams of luck and success with regards to hunting. Sioux women would routinely wear Native American bear jewelry to grant them strength and fortitude during pregnancy. The bear has also symbolized resourcefulness, power, freedom, protection, unpredictability and courage.
The bear featured in the Sioux tribe has also been merited with healing symbolism. Various legends portray a mother bear struggling during pregnancy. The bear mother shared her secrets pertaining to strength with human sisters, and passed along many cultural beliefs. Native American tribes began wearing bear jewelry as symbolism for a familial relationship with bears.
“The bear imparts both wisdom and protection upon individuals, and provides a majestic and powerful presence for all who see it,” said Stabler.
For more information, please visit NativeAmericanBear.com.
Steven Stabler, Native American Bear, http://nativeamericanbear.com/, 480987685439, [email protected]
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