72 C HAPTER 6 Â· Saturation of the Terrestrial Carbon Sink in use and in landfills, (6) sediments of reservoirs andrivers, (7) atmospheric C fixed by U.S. ecosystems andthen exported by rivers, or (8) exported commercially(food and fiber).2 C HAPTER 6 Â· Saturation of the Terrestrial Carbon Sink in use and in landfills, (6) sediments of reservoirs andrivers, (7) atmospheric C fixed by U.S. ecosystems andthen exported by rivers, or (8) exported commercially(food and fiber).
The snake is an ancient symbol among indigenous people throughout the Americas. Often called the serpent, snake figures appear in Native American culture, art and religion. The symbolism of the snake relates to transformation, fertility, patience, feminine powers and healing.
Symbolism, especially with animals, is often a common part of Native American religion. Animals were used to represent certain ideas, characteristics, and spirits. Some Native American tribes used animals to tell the story of creation. Some creation stories, one by the Tlingit Indians, were centered on a raven.In the past, Native American religion was not classified as a religion. Their beliefs were not understood and the complexity of their religion was not seen. This was partly the result of not having a written set of guidelines.In the place of preachers and clergymen were shaman and medicine men.ome creation stories, one by the Tlingit Indians, were centered on a raven. In the past, Native American religion was not classified as a religion. Their beliefs were not understood and the complexity of their religion was not seen. This was partly the result of not having a written set of guidelines.