Animals in our spirituality. Indigenous cultures across the world recognize the importance of the animal kingdom in the journey of life. Many associate the appearances of animals with messages from spirit and divine guidance, and some traditions have complicated concepts involving animals as guides and totems. People, indeed civilizations, have revered animals as Gods throughout the ages, the Egyptian empire and the God status endowed on cats, is one example of this. Animals may also be involved in the shape-shifting ceremonies of shamans native to the Americas or act as Oracles bringing wisdom and clarity to those who ask. All these practices and ways of seeking guidance from the animal kin
Animals in our spirituality. Indigenous cultures across the world recognize the importance of the animal kingdom in the journey of life. Many associate the appearances of animals with messages from spirit and divine guidance, and some traditions have complicated concepts involving animals as guides and totems. People, indeed civilizations, have revered animals as Gods throughout the ages, the Egyptian empire and the God status endowed on cats, is one example of this. Animals may also be involved in the shape-shifting ceremonies of shamans native to the Americas or act as Oracles bringing wisdom and clarity to those who ask. All these practices and ways of seeking guidance from the animal kin
