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  2. List of Virginia state symbols - Wikipedia

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    The state motto and seal have been official since Virginia declared its independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Virginia is one of only two states (the other being Mississippi with the Magnolia) to have the same plant for state flower and state tree, the Flowering Dogwood. [1] Most of the symbols were made official in the late 20th century.

  3. List of organisms with names derived from Indigenous ...

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    From paca, the name of the animal, meaning "awake, alert" [193] [194] Pacara earpod tree (Enterolobium contortisiliquum) mimosa: Quechua: From pacara [citation needed] Pacay (Inga feuilleei) mimosa: Quechua: From pakay [citation needed] Pachagnathus † pterosaur: Aymara: From the pacha ("earth"), referring to the inland environment it ...

  4. Deer in mythology - Wikipedia

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    A gilded wooden figurine of a deer from the Pazyryk burials, 5th century BC. Deer have significant roles in the mythology of various peoples located all over the world, such as object of worship, the incarnation of deities, the object of heroic quests and deeds, or as magical disguise or enchantment/curse for princesses and princes in many folk and fairy tales.

  5. Mythologies of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas

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    A characteristic of many of the myths is the close relationship between human beings and animals (including birds and reptiles). They often feature shape-shifting between animal and the human form. Marriage between people and different species (particularly bears) is a common theme. In some stories, animals foster human children.

  6. If You See a Cardinal, Here's the True, Unexpected ... - AOL

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    And many believe that the Cardinal's spiritual meaning is a good omen—even indicating that someone is trying to get your attention. Let's get into this further with animal communicator Ruthy ...

  7. Deer hunting in a bumper crop year: How to capitalize on ...

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    Deer hunters who depend on wild food sources for stand sites can find their placement problematical from one year to the next because wild mast producers, such as oaks, beech and wild apples are ...

  8. List of plants with symbolism - Wikipedia

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    Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meanings to plants. Although these are no longer commonly understood by populations that are increasingly divorced from their rural traditions, some meanings survive. In addition, these meanings are alluded to in older pictures, songs and writings.

  9. Shava Totem - Wikipedia

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    Shava is an animal totem variant of the Mhofu/Mpofu, which is the name of the eland deer-like animal in Southern Africa. Shava is often associated with describing pruness, ware and tier becoming self-sufficient, such as by hunting or fishing.