Ceremony of Thy Animal

 Religion: Sacred prayer is given to animals for food, health, strength and protection. In Western Africa, Leopard’s coat markings represent rainfall.

 Dance: Ceremonial prayer for an animal deity strengthens protection and guidance. Invoking Jaguar keeps evil illness away and strengthens hunting ability.

 Burials: Upon human death, Egyptians mummified animals for companionship and guidance to the “Otherworld.” Today large sites have been unearthed revealing thousands of animal parts as well as complete mummies of Baboon, Cat, and Bird.

 Amulets: Lucky charms: Jaguar’s pelt and claws were used to cure human illness. Rabbit’s feet, monkey’s parts, otter’s skin, and elephant’s tusks are believed to have medicinal and health benefits.

 Deity: Magical animals representing the all-powerful Creator of all Things. Human forms with animal heads share dual powers and intelligence. Centaurs carried the healing magic of art and music. The Satyr, half man and half goat, loved dance and music. Both of these deities are tricksters so the use of alcohol is not used when calling to them.