When Carl and Linda Muggli begin to carve the symbols of their totem poles, they trust that they are releasing the sacred spirits within. But they feel it before a single cut is made ...

However, according to Amerindians, the woodpecker spirit animal symbolizes courage, vitality and generosity. With its sound ...

I don't know if there's a culture in the United States whose language, symbols ... tribe actually follows the "spirit animal" ideal, animals play a huge part in Native culture.