Weekend calendar: Whatâs happening, all over Western Washington, this weekend. Originally published October 8, 2010 at 1:44 pm Updated October 8, 2010 at 3:46 pm. Animal events Blessing of the Animals SAT Bring your animals, on leash or in carrier, or photos or stuffed animals, to have them blessed...
Porcupine Spirit Animal and Ancient Symbols of Story telling and Myth Porcupine is an ancient symbol of storytelling and myth, representing gathering of the tribe and telling the stories of the hunters and gatherers, the elders and the children imparting their experiences and encounters.
The word porcupine comes from the middle or old French word porcespin, which means quill pig. Its roots derive from the Latin words porcus or pig and spina meaning thorns. Other colloquial names for the animal include quill pig. It is also referred to as the Canadian porcupine or common porcupine.