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Post by couchdr4gon on Aug 24, 2014 18:22:56 GMT -6
Hello my Brothers and sisters! I am creating a character thats inspired by Native American legend and folklore, He is a Owl based Humanoid and carries many traditional Indian weapons and etc, and is a peacebringing warrior type character. i was researhing some names like Nascha: Owl, Misae: white sun. and i rather like the idea of "Owl of the White sun" so i was wondering how i would put this into context, do i just name it Nascha Misae? or is there more to it? I really appreciate you guys taking the time out to read this. i want to be as authentic, or respect traditions as much as possible! and id love to share the finished product with everyone Email me at McKinc06@gmail.com if needed
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 9:53:10 GMT -6
I would think it would depend on what tribe you are using as to how you would name your main character.
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Post by Lone4eagle on Aug 25, 2014 19:43:24 GMT -6
Hello my Brothers and sisters! I am creating a character thats inspired by Native American legend and folklore, He is a Owl based Humanoid and carries many traditional Indian weapons and etc, and is a peacebringing warrior type character. i was researhing some names like Nascha: Owl, Misae: white sun. and i rather like the idea of "Owl of the White sun" so i was wondering how i would put this into context, do i just name it Nascha Misae? or is there more to it? I really appreciate you guys taking the time out to read this. i want to be as authentic, or respect traditions as much as possible! and id love to share the finished product with everyone Email me at McKinc06@gmail.com if needed To many Native Americans, the owl is often associated with death prophesy or negative omens. In Cherokee tradition the wolf clan represents the highest level warrior path.
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Post by awanita62 on Aug 29, 2014 9:47:24 GMT -6
the traditional Cherokee have a special regard for the owl and cougar. They are honored in some versions of the Creation story because they were the only two animals who were able to stay awake for the seven nights of Creation, the others having fallen asleep. Today, because of this, they are nocturnal in their habits and both have exceptional night vision.
The owl is seemingly different from other birds, resembling an old man as he walks. Sometimes the owl can be mistaken for a cat because of his feather tufts and the silhouette of his head. This resemblance honors his nocturnal brother, the cougar. The owl's eyes are quite large and are set directly in front like humans, and he can close one eye independently of the other. The cougar's screams resemble those of a woman; further, he is an animal posessing secretive and unpredictable habits.
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Post by Lone4eagle on Aug 29, 2014 18:46:21 GMT -6
the traditional Cherokee have a special regard for the owl and cougar. They are honored in some versions of the Creation story because they were the only two animals who were able to stay awake for the seven nights of Creation, the others having fallen asleep. Today, because of this, they are nocturnal in their habits and both have exceptional night vision. The owl is seemingly different from other birds, resembling an old man as he walks. Sometimes the owl can be mistaken for a cat because of his feather tufts and the silhouette of his head. This resemblance honors his nocturnal brother, the cougar. The owl's eyes are quite large and are set directly in front like humans, and he can close one eye independently of the other. The cougar's screams resemble those of a woman; further, he is an animal posessing secretive and unpredictable habits. It's been debated in the past by some, I always have liked owls myself.
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