What animal represents you?

[UNODRAGONE]

(for West contest :) )

Just wondering what animal do you feel represnets you? The wolf represents me the best (no it is not because I believe I am a werewolf :rolleyes: ) I am very loyal and loving to the people I am close to, but very cautious around people I don't know, I'm pretty basic just need food and my family, I only hurt the people I must and I am always misunderstood. I live my life by heart and instinct

[Hamster_Mommy]

(for West contest :) )

Just wondering what animal do you feel represnets you? The wolf represents me the best (no it is not because I believe I am a werewolf :rolleyes: ) I am very loyal and loving to the people I am close to, but very cautious around people I don't know, I'm pretty basic just need food and my family, I only hurt the people I must and I am always misunderstood. I live my life by heart and instinct

I've found that based on my age at any given time, and what is going on in my personal inner and outer world there are many animals that have/and do represent(ed) some aspect of me. The wolf, mouse, rat, tiger, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, chipmunk, dog, smilodon, dinosaur, and gorilla are some that come readily to mind.

[MorganaFang]

This probably is more a post for Therianthropy since it is not really science minded.

[West]

The Brown Trout

http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/FishFacts/fishes/browntrout_big.jpg

[Transform me]

Hahaha. Wow West.

[BlackRosePhantom]

Mine would have to be a puma (mountain lion of North America). OK, to explain myself I was born in the month of the leo from greek mythology. I love climbing and the wind in my hair (though only from breeses, I prefer my feet fermly on the ground). I don't like being in big groups, and by vibrating the back of my throat while pushing air out, I can actually roar (not as good as a real lion could though). My mom says I'm going to ruin my vocal cords if I keep on doing so.:D

[UNODRAGONE]

The Brown Trout

http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/FishFacts/fishes/browntrout_big.jpg

Oh dear God lmao

[wickedvampiress]

(for West contest :) )

Just wondering what animal do you feel represnets you? The wolf represents me the best (no it is not because I believe I am a werewolf :rolleyes: ) I am very loyal and loving to the people I am close to, but very cautious around people I don't know, I'm pretty basic just need food and my family, I only hurt the people I must and I am always misunderstood. I live my life by heart and instinct

i also second you on that the wolf is mine also

[Rele WT]

I would be a jaguar. Solitary, good night vision, aware of my surroundings, and strong-willed.
No, I don't know, that's just some internet quiz thing...

Anyways, a jaguar, or a tiger, leopard, cheetah, cougar, serval, most sorts of wild cats would probably work for me, although probably not a lion.

[BlueScorpion]

Either a scorpion(obviously) or a cobra b/c its fierce and dangerous, just like me!!! lol :D

[Cheater388]

The Brown Trout

http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/FishFacts/fishes/browntrout_big.jpg

West should give extra points for West posting in it!

(Sorry, I was just watching the show...)

I represent both opposites, oddly. Wolf and general cat. I usually end up at my feet and I did climb a little when I was young, but I run more than I climb and my running skills are can be comparable to a wolf's. I always want to be a loner because I know that I will be better off by myself although I feel I need to be in groups so that I can find someone that has a similar mind as me and we can communicate to get nineties in something. I like to cuddle into something but I always squirm to get out. I'm smart but I'm really not careful. Most of the time people don't understand some of the ideas I have or some of the words I say. I'm shy but I can be the opposite and funny. I teach people how to do stuff but I'm a learner...

My inner self is in total utter confusion, but I like wolves and dogs more then cats, if that helps...

[Korrek]

(for West contest :) )

Just wondering what animal do you feel represnets you? The wolf represents me the best (no it is not because I believe I am a werewolf :rolleyes: ) I am very loyal and loving to the people I am close to, but very cautious around people I don't know, I'm pretty basic just need food and my family, I only hurt the people I must and I am always misunderstood. I live my life by heart and instinct

The wolf represents me too.

[Phrostwulf]

The white tiger, mainly because no matter what, I land on my feet. Also because I can jump quite far, have great balance, and my presence gives me the ability to make people follow me in any situation, not to be full of myself, lol. http://www.mikekaplan.com/nss-folder/pictures/white%20tiger.JPG

[Rele WT]

I'm not so sure the white tiger would be quite right, unless you're inbred.
It's a little known fact, but there is a small numberof white tigers in the world not because they are a species that is going extinct, but rather because they are a result of being imbred. A father and daughter, or siblings or mother and son type thing. In the wild they can't live because they are almost always born with serious defects, like some are born without lips so they can't nurse, or other things so either they die from starvation, or a predator kills them. Usually animals in the wild are smart enough to stay away from their family like that though. White tigers are bred by cheap zoos who want to make money from lies, and by circus' and such things. Few people know that they're actually the result of forced imbreeding.

Sorry, a bit long of a post there... :p

[Nometet]

I think a Robin represents me (Is strange because my name is Robin) because I can be quite trusting of people sometimes, but I'm independant, only sometimes comfortable with others. I can also be vicious when I want to be.

[wyrm-takes-last]

The wolf, because I have close ties to the ones I love, and have wraith apon those who harm them. I am lone, shy and illusive to some. I am fearsome to my enemies. I preserve my energy until I need it. I have animalistic desires. In battle, I am bloodthirsty and take joy in the kill. I enjoy eating, I enjoy taking care of children. i enjoy playing, and I enjoy the wilderness.

I am the wolf

[DarkWolf]

Phrostwulf, sorry to criticise but...

The white tiger, mainly because no matter what, I land on my feet. Also because I can jump quite far, have great balance,That's in every cat species. So far the tiger thing is because you like it not because it fits you.

my presence gives me the ability to make people follow me in any situation, not to be full of myself, lol.That means you don't fit as a tiger of any colouring because they're primarily solitary animals known to even kill their own siblings for territory. Tigers are neither leaders or followers.

Moving on...

I'm not so sure the white tiger would be quite right, unless you're inbred.
It's a little known fact, but there is a small numberof white tigers in the world not because they are a species that is going extinct, but rather because they are a result of being imbred. A father and daughter, or siblings or mother and son type thing. In the wild they can't live because they are almost always born with serious defects, like some are born without lips so they can't nurse, or other things so either they die from starvation, or a predator kills them. Usually animals in the wild are smart enough to stay away from their family like that though. White tigers are bred by cheap zoos who want to make money from lies, and by circus' and such things. Few people know that they're actually the result of forced imbreeding.Very poor choice of words. You say "result" of inbreeding and while inbreeding forced by bad people does contribute to the numbers it does not mean all of them are from inbreeding. White tigers are a result of albinism - a common problem in many species (including humans) - but is a recessive allele in the genes concerning colouring. It requires to parents both containing this recessive allele to produce a phenotype of white colouring instead of orange. White tigers, naturally, are about 1 in 10,000. This is natural and beyond pigmentation have no other defects and are just as capable of living in the wild as any other healthy tiger.

There are greater numbers of white tigers because some people - whether for zoos and circuses or breeding experiments - force relations of white tigers to mate in order to guarantee the production of white tigers. This inbreeding, like most inbreeding, causes some genotypes and recessive genes unwanted by the body to be brought as a phenotype. This means it interferes and causes "defects".

So while, yes, the numbers of white tigers are what they are because of forced inbreeding to say that "white tigers" are the "result" of inbreeding is pure nonsense. It's like saying every person with blue eyes is a result of in-breeding because the allele for blue eyecolour, just like the allele for causing white colouring in white tigers, is recessive. If you want to be technical the allele for controlling light skin as opposed to dark is ALSO recessive - so are you going to say every "caucasian" person on the planet is a result of inbreeding?

You should really either learn a bit more about genetics or white tigers or your wording. Since you're basically typing something that has the logic of insulting most of the human population, and multiple species of varying other animals.

[wyrm-takes-last]

That's in every cat species. So far the tiger thing is because you like it not because it fits you.
Maybe he likes to swim like an indian tiger???

[Big T]

A turtle for me

[Tempest]

House cat. I like to cuddle and love being petted (by my significant other not by just anyone >.>). I could sleep all day and sometimes do. I'm flexible. That's about it. I could probably count myself as some other species of cat as well, but for now house cat is good enough for me.

[{RvB} xbox]

(for West contest :) )

Just wondering what animal do you feel represnets you? The wolf represents me the best (no it is not because I believe I am a werewolf :rolleyes: ) I am very loyal and loving to the people I am close to, but very cautious around people I don't know, I'm pretty basic just need food and my family, I only hurt the people I must and I am always misunderstood. I live my life by heart and instinct

i would be a werewolf

[Shalinda]

as far as i know, werewolves arent animals ^^ if you just say wolf then its ok

[_Grey_]

You know...

It's really easy to just choose any animal you want and tear down it's "characteristics" until it matches you.

... Whatever. I would take the fox.

I am quiet, agile, intelligent, independent, stubborn, and would chew my arm off for freedom (which of course is an expression: how many times do you suppose I would be in such a situation? well... no more than two... obviously).

_Grey_

[wyrm-takes-last]

You know...

It's really easy to just choose any animal you want and tear down it's "characteristics" until it matches you.

... Whatever. I would take the fox.

I am quiet, agile, intelligent, independent, stubborn, and would chew my arm off for freedom (which of course is an expression: how many times do you suppose I would be in such a situation? well... no more than two... obviously).

_Grey_

A fox eh? You wouldn't happen to be a furry?

[MorganaFang]

A fox eh? You wouldn't happen to be a furry?

Fox may be a common furry type but if that happens to be your totem, that does not necessarily mean the person is going to be a furry.

After all foxes were revered as spiritually influential for a long time before Disney and a few knuckle heads made them a lifestyle.

[sai-fujiwara]

I do not like to say any animal suits me because most of us do not really know anything about the wild animals, just merely rumors, biased opinions, stuff we thought out without really getting to know the animal itself. That is, unless we do have a career that heavily involves animals to the point were it is required that we learn about them, like a veterinarian or a zoo keeper or a biologist that specializes in animals.

But for the sake of discussion I shall put down the animals that I believe suit me best.

I think that a dolphin is one that would suit me best, and not because I can swim, or enjoy swimming. Dolphins like to play and so do I, almost a little too much. I also know for a fact that dolphins are hiding something... *not a serious comment*

There is also a cat. Cat's at like higher beings, as though we are the property of them and not the other way around. I would think it bliss to lay in the sun all day, or to contemplate the universe while staring at some dust in the air. Just like a cat does.

[_Grey_]

A fox eh? You wouldn't happen to be a furry?

... No.

I don't dress as an animal, or act like one, or anything else like that. I wear no fur, either. I don't have a... erm... sexual anything for people who do so. So, under those guidelines, I do not believe I am a furry (tell me if I'm wrong about that, though).

... I just feel I'm more like foxes than wolves.

_Grey_

[demonic_monkey]

I personally believe I have the characteristics of a moth; quiet, solitary, nocturnal, finnicky, fickle, and I'm always trying to find the light.

[Blue Eyed Beaute]

The wolf represents me the best (no it is not because I believe I am a werewolf :rolleyes: ) I am very loyal and loving to the people I am close to, but very cautious around people I don't know, I'm pretty basic just need food and my family, I only hurt the people I must and I am always misunderstood. I live my life by heart and instinct


I would be the wolf. You already named most of the big reasons why :)

[Waelfwulf]

What animal represents you
West.

[datarion]

Atlantic Puffin

[Webwolf]

It begins with "W" and ends with "olf".

[Lysander]

Id have to say the wolf. Aggressive when necessary, intelligent, team player, etc.

[necorem_lives36]

African cichlid: very territorial, if not introduced to tankmates at the same time it is put in a new tank, it will attempt to kill and eat them.

I don't try to kill and eat people I don't know, but let's just say I'm a little more aggressive towards them than I am to people I do know. Also, fish in general get pretty stressed out when they are placed in a new tank or the water is changed. I hate not knowing where I am and get pretty freaked out when that happens.

Yes, I do keep an aquarium (2 African cichlids, 1 golden severum, 1 red parrotfish, 1 green terror).

[Wulfman Mike]

Uhm...I pretty sure its the Wolf, but I could be wrong.

[Philosopher]

A wolf because I am smart and take joy out of outwitting people. I have high stamina am pretty strong and am loyal till the death. When it comes to those I love and those few I choose for friends it's my life for theirs.

[Wulfman Mike]

A wolf because I am smart and take joy out of outwitting people. I have high stamina am pretty strong and am loyal till the death. When it comes to those I love and those few I choose for friends it's my life for theirs.

I fin that to resemble the fox...

[wonders about]

So, wolf may be cliché by now, but what can I say? It’s true; I feel most akin to the wolves. I can live alone but I prefer to have a small tight-knit group of friends around me. I'm fiercely loyal to them, but tend to be distant to strangers. Often I find myself misunderstood by those who don't know me well and people say I’m really scary when the first meet me. I love to run and sing my joys and sorrows (mostly when no-one is listening though). Anyway, the wolf is easily the animal I connect myself to most.

[Pickle Tickler]

I'd say I'm either a wolf or a dog.

[PolarFrost]

definitly a polar bear not sure why but i feel connected t o all bears but mostly polar bears

[Sherlock_Holmes_]

A fact that alot of people are unaware of,is that alot of people would be canines and feline. Wolves over other canines normally of course not always. :eek:

Timberwolf for me.

[cerberus_Helldog]

i think that the best animale that represents me is a cheeta........... very quick with stuff like come backs............ loved cheetas for a long time too........... though in my indian tribe (native american) my gaurdian and protecter is the wolf...... and don't get me wrong i'm proud of that....... but i've loved cheetas a long time.......... so i like wolves and cheetas well i love them!!!!!!! so either one is good at represting me

[Berserkir]

The fox. I have always had a strange connection with foxes. When I was little I always drew pictures of foxes even though I have never seen one before. 0-0
I act like one to. I have the thin-waisted and nible fingered hands of the theif/con-artist. *yawn* I would type more but I am very tired right now. TT-TT

[Rele WT]

Moving on...

Very poor choice of words. You say "result" of inbreeding and while inbreeding forced by bad people does contribute to the numbers it does not mean all of them are from inbreeding. White tigers are a result of albinism - a common problem in many species (including humans) - but is a recessive allele in the genes concerning colouring. It requires to parents both containing this recessive allele to produce a phenotype of white colouring instead of orange. White tigers, naturally, are about 1 in 10,000. This is natural and beyond pigmentation have no other defects and are just as capable of living in the wild as any other healthy tiger.

There are greater numbers of white tigers because some people - whether for zoos and circuses or breeding experiments - force relations of white tigers to mate in order to guarantee the production of white tigers. This inbreeding, like most inbreeding, causes some genotypes and recessive genes unwanted by the body to be brought as a phenotype. This means it interferes and causes "defects".

So while, yes, the numbers of white tigers are what they are because of forced inbreeding to say that "white tigers" are the "result" of inbreeding is pure nonsense. It's like saying every person with blue eyes is a result of in-breeding because the allele for blue eyecolour, just like the allele for causing white colouring in white tigers, is recessive. If you want to be technical the allele for controlling light skin as opposed to dark is ALSO recessive - so are you going to say every "caucasian" person on the planet is a result of inbreeding?

You should really either learn a bit more about genetics or white tigers or your wording. Since you're basically typing something that has the logic of insulting most of the human population, and multiple species of varying other animals.

Oh, sorry, I thought a wildcat expert(I guess) would know, so I just put what she told me. A couple of years ago I went to the Big Cat Rescue (http://www.bigcatrescue.org/) in Florida and my family got a private tour with the owner and that's what she told me. I figured she would know, so I didn't look it up... I'll be sure to do more research next time.

[JadenKorr]

A river otter.

[Gilenea]

Wolf.

Gil

[Necro Mortis]

A Bear.
Strong, often short tempered and stubborn. Often get my own way through my persuasive, persistent arguing style. I like to be lazy and hang out with a few select friends. Have the best hug in the world but can break bones. I like to sleep a lot but can be quite active when I want to and I have a healthy appetite.

[specopssoldier]

wolf i guess..

oh too short?:p ...

well im (i think so anyway) social in my group (friends/collegues)
like to wander in the wilds.
Kill when i have to. (job related dont ask)
quickly bored when not around people.
very curious.

...and if im with a girl in a bar and some guy comes up he better take a walk as shes mine:p

[John 677808]

Wolf, John

[nagowteena]

wolf...

[MorganaFang]

Black Dog

[Nichael]

A raccoon. As much as I'd like to think myself some handsome, fearsome beast, I'm unfortunately honest with myself.

I'm a devious scavenger and I get my bloody little palms into everything if only out of curiosity. I will eat anything that counts as viable food. I'm a bit of a sneak. I'll slink off rather than march away. I know my way around. I know stuff not everybody bothers with, and it's nice to be able to offer the help. And though I look like a loner, I'd rather have the company.

If I was an awesome animal, I'd be able to pull off a wolf pup. Really adorable, potentially a proud animal, but too distracted by everything to actually come off as anything more than silly. But people love me anyway.

[Raphahel]

Well it seems wolf is in major number here,but i must say that the wolf represents me best. I am very solitary,altough very conected to those i love.I ahve a great sense of honor and loyalti,my friends are my family,and my enemies something to be eliminated,i prefer to sove my problems alone,and when i can't i keep trying to solve them by myself. I am very territorial,and proud. Altough i am very lonely by nature,i need my ouwn group of friends and family (its more like i like to be alone but i need to feel the presence of those i love).
What is mine is absolutly mine!
Altough i preferr to work alone,i make a good job in team work.
Very calm most of the ti9mes,and i get very violent when someones pisses me off,or tries to decieve me.Whe this happens i really find myself grining,pulling my ears back and feeling an intense will to jump over him and make them bleed.


One curiosity,a few months ago i discovered my animal guide is the wolf!

[ThrasherCub]

Your description is half coyote, half human.

Not very wolfy.

[Necro Mortis]

Well it seems wolf is in major number here,but i must say that the wolf represents me best. I am very solitary,altough very conected to those i love.I ahve a great sense of honor and loyalti,my friends are my family,and my enemies something to be eliminated,i prefer to sove my problems alone,and when i can't i keep trying to solve them by myself. I am very territorial,and proud. Altough i am very lonely by nature,i need my ouwn group of friends and family (its more like i like to be alone but i need to feel the presence of those i love).
What is mine is absolutly mine!
Altough i preferr to work alone,i make a good job in team work.
Very calm most of the ti9mes,and i get very violent when someones pisses me off,or tries to decieve me.Whe this happens i really find myself grining,pulling my ears back and feeling an intense will to jump over him and make them bleed.


One curiosity,a few months ago i discovered my animal guide is the wolf!

There are clearly the traits of the naked mole rat. Not of a wolf.

[Raphahel]

A mole rat? Hah! That was funny...still you can't be serious -.-'

[ThrasherCub]

A mole rat? Hah! That was funny...still you can't be serious -.-'

Necro probably wasn't, but I was.

[Necro Mortis]

A mole rat? Hah! That was funny...still you can't be serious -.-'

Maybe I am. Maybe I'm not. You just gotta ask yourself. Do you feel wolfy? Well? Do ya, punk?

[Toboe]

I wish it was a wolf since it is my fav animal but i need to face the facts, Im more like a new puppy that you just brought playful and full of energy so that is what best represents me. Hey maybe it could be a wolf puppy ^^

[Raphahel]

I feel more like i could bite you were it hurts!
If it pleases you,yeah i feel wolfy,altough sometimes i feel like a tiger.
I always felt this way,and today was the first time i ever heard about theriantrophy,Until today i just tough i was only diferent and idiot.
The way i move,the way i act everyday,its not forced,it just comes out of me,without thinking of it,if believe it or not,its up to you,and i think i didn't ofended anyone so you don't have to talk to me that way!
ThrasherCub at least tried to be resorsfull and tried to direct me in a specific way,rather than just make fun of someone,i think you should think first before answering like that!

ThrasherCub i apreciate your help and you opinion.

[Shala-Woofie]

For me its the Wolf ^^

[Necro Mortis]

I see most people have chosen real cool animals. No one seems to want the manatee or the ant eater

[Raphahel]

What about the earthworm,or the magots or even the naked mole rat!

[ThrasherCub]

I see most people have chosen real cool animals. No one seems to want the manatee or the ant eater
I'm not very cool. The scientific name for coyote translates to "That barky dog."

And for a long time I was actually kind of disappointed not to be something bad ass like a wolf or cute like a fox.

The way i move,the way i act everyday,its not forced,it just comes out of me,without thinking of it,if believe it or not,its up to you,and i think i didn't ofended anyone so you don't have to talk to me that way!
ThrasherCub at least tried to be resorsfull and tried to direct me in a specific way,rather than just make fun of someone,i think you should think first before answering like that!
Necro's just poking fun.

Anyway, assuming you are indeed both somewhat wolf and somewhat tiger, you certainly seem to lean more towards the tiger given your statements concerning your longer nature, especially given how much you brought it up (indicating that it's quite core to your being or otherwise very dominating within your personality and/or life).

But try not to just assume you've figured out what you were. As I said, I though I was something other than Coyote for the longest time. Going along with what Necro said, people do often choose the things which are "cool."

You know, there's a lot of things similar to these big cool species people seem to think they are.

Rather than a jackal, you might be an African wild dog. You can easily confuse the long-legged maned wolf for a fox, the raccoon dog (a type of canid) can be confused for an actual raccoon, and there are lots of species of wild cats people never seem to mention.

Why are all cat-type therians always tigers and lions and cheetahs? Why isn't anyone the jaguarundi? Or the intensely cute margay?

Always try to keep an open mind about what species you are. Besides, plenty of the time these less-claimed theriotypes are just as impressive, cool, cute, and much more unique.

Margay, seriously - who wouldn't want to be one of these?


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[NocturnalNero]

Personally, the wolf is my guide and animal that I tend to emulate most in my life. I've discovered a lot about myself and what I want by continuing the process of forming myself around the spirit and the presence of the wolf, and I think I'm generally a better human for the effort invested.

I love running, I enjoy company with my close group of friends, and I'm somewhat more sensitive to sound and smell than most people I seem to encounter in my daily life. (Then again, I could be wrong or just a complete idiot.):eek:

[Raphahel]

Something i've just discoverd,is that feeling like an animal may not represent that you are that animal!
What make you be represented by that animal is actualy if you ACT like it!
I must escuse myself necro mortis,fot the way i answerd him (altough he had been a bit rude with me),because for a long time i felt like a wolf,but when i started to REALLY think about it,i discovered that most of my actions resemble more for a feline than for a canid,this doesn't i'm a not part wolf(or other canid),but now i see most of me is more feline than canide (if not totaly feline).
So NocturnalNero, altough you see you totemic guide,that does not mean you are the wolf,it only means that you can comuniocate with it,wich is really good!
But make this question to you,and be really honest with yourself ''My actions,wich animal does it resemble me?''
By your description,it does not points me to any specific animal. Maybe you are just an human,who as a very high spiritual development.
I hope i helped you like trashercub and necro did!
And please correct me if i'm wrong on anything i said.

[NocturnalNero]

Something i've just discoverd,is that feeling like an animal may not represent that you are that animal!
What make you be represented by that animal is actualy if you ACT like it!
I must escuse myself necro mortis,fot the way i answerd him (altough he had been a bit rude with me),because for a long time i felt like a wolf,but when i started to REALLY think about it,i discovered that most of my actions resemble more for a feline than for a canid,this doesn't i'm a not part wolf(or other canid),but now i see most of me is more feline than canide (if not totaly feline).
So NocturnalNero, altough you see you totemic guide,that does not mean you are the wolf,it only means that you can comuniocate with it,wich is really good!
But make this question to you,and be really honest with yourself ''My actions,wich animal does it resemble me?''
By your description,it does not points me to any specific animal. Maybe you are just an human,who as a very high spiritual development.
I hope i helped you like trashercub and necro did!
And please correct me if i'm wrong on anything i said.

I thank you for your input, and I value it. Any kind of feedback or thought is more than welcome.

All truth be told, I actually believe that I'm rather in-tuned with the spirit of the wolf, and I feel that I am (at least in part), spiritually a wolf. I'm sure I have ties to at least one other animal, although I'm not sure what that animal is... but that's half the fun, right? Figuring it out. :cool:

[Toboe]

Thats is ike all the fun figuring it out I still don't know what I am a playful puppy a mole rat (ha ha) I could be anything even a fat cow that has a mental problem. but what I think I am is more of a puppy not a RETARDED COW!!

[Rele WT]

I would be some sort of cat. Probably a tiger, cheetah, or house cat. Not a lion, I'm not that social.

Or maybe a sand cat. I mean have you seen those things? They're so cute!
http://www.predatorconserva tion.com/images/sand_cat1.jpg

[ThrasherCub]

I would be some sort of cat. Probably a tiger, cheetah, or house cat. Not a lion, I'm not that social.
Why not consider other types of cats that primarily live alone?

Here; a list of other largely non-social cats.
Caracal
Chinese desert cat
Jungle cat
Pallas' cat
Black-footed cat
Geoffroy's cat
Andean mountain cat
Ocelot
Serval
Bobcat
Lynx (Canadian and Eurasian species)
Leopard cat
Iriomote cat
Cougar
Clouded leopard
Snow leopard
Jaguar


It should also be noted that Cheetahs are not entirely solitary. Often several males, usually from the same litter, will stay together in what is called a "Coalition."

[Rele WT]

Yeah, I know, but I'm not a male, so that doesn'treally apply to me.
As for why not all the solitary cats, I really didn't want to post all of those, so I chose the ones that I always wanted to be when I was little.

Also, there's the Iberian Lynx, you forgot to put that on your list.

[ThrasherCub]

so I chose the ones that I always wanted to be when I was little.
What you want and what you are may be two different things. In fact, they usually are.

As for the Iberian Lynx, the source I checked on didn't specifically say it was solitary in nature, so I decided to err to the side of caution and omit it from my list.

Yeah, I know, but I'm not a male, so that doesn'treally apply to me.
I like that many of us have no trouble at all believing we might have some kind of spiritual connection to an animal, sometimes going so far as to claim to have the very soul of an animal, but the idea that this connection could cross gender lines or that we could have the soul of something of the opposite sex is just unthinkable and absurd.

[Rele WT]

Okay, well it's not like I want no company at all anyways, so I guess Idon'treallycarethat much, I was just saying not lions more as in not large groups more than no groups at all for sure. If that makes sense.
Anyways, the reason why I put the ones I wanted to be when I was younger was because I personally feel that if you could have a spirtual connection to animal then it would probably be one that was special or signifigant to you. A housecat because like I said, I always wished I was onewhen I was little, but also because my cat back then, Black Cat, was very special.
And do you mind if I finish this later, because I'm not feeling too great and I'm going to get off the computer. (I've been sick for the past few days)

[saphy]

Well... I'm just a plain old dog. Although, as several people have stated, I could walk down the street without too much trouble ^-^

[ThrasherCub]

(I've been sick for the past few days)
Aww, I hope you feel better. :)


I've noticed that when I bring up that there's lots of other animals which fit the descriptions people give of their theriotype, the "evidence" that their claims are right are usually things like having felt a spiritual connection with them for years.

But I always want to know, how the hell do you know that? I thought for years that I was a wolf simply because Coyote never entered my mind, and I have the added bonus of actually knowing what a Coyote is.

If someone were kin to, say, the adorable margay from my previous example, most people have never heard of or seen a margay. Do you think people who are kin to the margay grow up formulating it as "I feel connected with some weird cat I don't know exists."?

Most probably not. They're kind of like slim ocelots, maybe that person would think "ocelot." They climb trees incredibly well, maybe that person would assume they are a jaguar or leopard.

The connection you feel when you're younger is a good place to start, but there are over 35 species of wild cat - how many do most of us know as we're growing up? 5 to 10? Being optimistic you're still missing out on over two thirds of the species of cat alone.

And this wasn't directed at Rele WT, specifically. This is for everyone; don't stop searching!

[CrystalRain]

I'd either be some sort of mammalian sea creature like a whale or manatee.(don't laugh XD please.....)
or a cat. I think I'll go with the cat lol although I LOVE water and the ocean.

[Necro Mortis]

I'd either be some sort of mammalian sea creature like a whale or manatee.(don't laugh XD please.....)
or a cat. I think I'll go with the cat lol although I LOVE water and the ocean.

Sounds good to me. I love to swim too and like to dive under. I can be quite graceful if I want to but seeing as bears are good swimmers too I'll stick with that.

Go sea cows!

[Rele WT]

Aww, I hope you feel better. :)


I've noticed that when I bring up that there's lots of other animals which fit the descriptions people give of their theriotype, the "evidence" that their claims are right are usually things like having felt a spiritual connection with them for years.

But I always want to know, how the hell do you know that? I thought for years that I was a wolf simply because Coyote never entered my mind, and I have the added bonus of actually knowing what a Coyote is.

If someone were kin to, say, the adorable margay from my previous example, most people have never heard of or seen a margay. Do you think people who are kin to the margay grow up formulating it as "I feel connected with some weird cat I don't know exists."?

Most probably not. They're kind of like slim ocelots, maybe that person would think "ocelot." They climb trees incredibly well, maybe that person would assume they are a jaguar or leopard.

The connection you feel when you're younger is a good place to start, but there are over 35 species of wild cat - how many do most of us know as we're growing up? 5 to 10? Being optimistic you're still missing out on over two thirds of the species of cat alone.

And this wasn't directed at Rele WT, specifically. This is for everyone; don't stop searching!

Thanks, I'm feeling better today.

Anyways, to tell you the truth, when I was young I was so completely insane about cats (I was a cat for halloween like five years in a row :p) that I knew most of them. I think that out of that list I knew all of them but the Iriomote cat, the Chinese Desert cat, and the Andean mountain cat. So I think that the fact that when I was younger I found the tiger, cheetah, and house cats to be my favorites shows that um, well it's hard to describe what I mean, but yeah. I know I sound all cheesey like I don't have a reason, but I am just having problems processing my thoughts right now. If I figure out how to describe it then I'll tell you, but until then you'll just have to take my word for it. I feel like I'm making less and less sense, so I'll just shut up now. :p

[Raphahel]

Don't worry about makin no sense at all,after a while nonsense talke you start to gifure out things you didn't before!
Like me for example! I started saying i was a wolf becaus ei feel a reaaly deep conection with them,but my actions resemble more for cats...now my big problem,is discover what cat am i,or iff beyond the cat i have also some part of a canid...
Now that is a chalenge...

[Rele WT]

Maybe you're a Tasmanian Tiger/Wolf. It's actually a marsupial and it went extinct. Sorry, that weird.
Seriously though, you could be a Miacid or what ever they're called. They are these ancient rodentthings thateventually split into two groups, one for the ancestors of bears and dogs, and one for the ancestors of cats, hyenas, and such.
A fossil of one
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Miacidae_indet_skele ton.JPG/200px-Miacidae_indet_skele ton.JPG
Yeah, I learned about them from my small animal care class.

[Raphahel]

Hmmm never tought of that...maybe you'r righ...gotta check on them, the problem is that there might be no record of they behavior.
Thanks for the lead!

[Raphahel]

I think i found it!
When you spoke of the tasmanian tiger i remebered the tasmanian devil,that leaded me to the Wolverine (not the super hero,but the animal) the more i read about the animal behavior and quirks the more i found it like me, he is the strongest mamal, of the world( in compariosion terms) and i too have much more strenght that my body could tell,they face up enemies bigger than them fearless,as i do if i have to!
They are predators and scavengers,i too tend sometimes to take advantage on what someone leavs behind.They can also make tremendous sprints,that i can do too!
They climb,and i like to climb as well
Oh! and they don't like other males...(i don't like very much when a guy aproaches my girl...that just spikes me out)
Like them i can have a very nasty disposition!

For more info about this lovely creature

http://images.google.pt/imgres?imgurl=http://www.turtletrack.org/Issues02/Co06292002/Art/wolverine.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.turtletrack.org/Issues02/Co06292002/CO_06292002_Meeting_ of_Animals.htm&h=394&w=450&sz=19&hl=pt-PT&start=58&sig2=Wy6kO3VYf3dDOXP gOZ1kPQ&tbnid=1qVHIMgPRmcc7M :&tbnh=111&tbnw=127&ei=yT0JR6zUBZOK0gSm8 7CUBQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dwolveri ne%26start%3D40%26gb v%3D2%26ndsp%3D20%26 svnum%3D10%26hl%3Dpt-PT%26sa%3DN
XD If its not the wolverine then it will be something

[Pickle Tickler]

According to Chinese zodiac I am a Water Monkey, and in Western I am a Pisces. I'm a water element twice over, and another animal associated is the Black Tortoise. So any of those three, all from different sides of the animal kingdom could represent me.

[Nichael]

You're lucky. I'm a rabbit by chinese zodiac, my element supposedly being fire. Depending on whose calendar you use, I'm actually year of the dragon (Jan 24 left me sort of on either side of the year, as the 28 was chinese new year.) And I'm an Aquarius.

So like, bunny-dragon water-fire element? What kind of screwed-up duality is that? So if there's a dual natured animal out there that's a little crazy but still fairly respectable, that'll be me I guess.

I'm gonna stick with the Raccoon for now, at least until I solve this conundrum.

[NocturnalNero]

Actually, an opposing elemental nature can be a blessing depending on your viewpoint. Balance is very important. Having a dual-fire or dual-water elemental basis would be very powerful, but very hard to balance.

Believe me when I say look for blessings and gifts in all things.

[Raphahel]

Agreed i am piscis in the the normal zodiac,and tiger for the chinese,so i'l be a water-fire elemente,my ascendant is tauros,wich also gives my earth element an my lunar sign is aquarios,also in the shamanic zodiac i am the wolf...lol i have quite a mixture here! still,guess that were i get my balance!

[Kaden]

i'd say the fox.

[ThrasherCub]

i'd say the fox.

Why?

[Nichael]

Because foxes are foxy? :D

Upon further looking into the conundrum, I found that Aquarius, despite being the water carrier, has the air element according to several documents. And my Chinese zodiac element was earth, not fire.

So now I'm dirt and wind. Like a tornado. Maybe I'm a Tazmanian devil.

[ThrasherCub]

Or a flightless bird. :p

[Nichael]

I do hope I'm a penguin and not a dodo.

[ThrasherCub]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/ThrasherCub/Bashing/1187275645233.png

[Toboe]

Don't worry about makin no sense at all,after a while nonsense talke you start to gifure out things you didn't before!
Like me for example! I started saying i was a wolf becaus ei feel a reaaly deep conection with them,but my actions resemble more for cats...now my big problem,is discover what cat am i,or iff beyond the cat i have also some part of a canid...
Now that is a chalenge...

Good i'm not the only one who doesn't make sense:p

[Kaden]

Why?

they are small, quick, smart and sly. plus faolan read my animal spirit and it turned out to be fox... the same night he was driving me home (this was before we were living together) and he stopped the car suddenly... a fox stood in front of our car.... staring me in the eyes.

thats when i knew.

[Nichael]

Is there any way to get one's animal spirit read through the internet? Or does it require information that can't be transmitted across a screen?

[Tempest]

Is there any way to get one's animal spirit read through the internet? Or does it require information that can't be transmitted across a screen?

You could just meditate, instead of getting a "reading" done by some random person who is probably making it up.

Edit - Also found this (http://www.animalinyou.com/survey.asp) interesting quiz. According to this I'm either an otter or a bat. I'm a little of both. What I have in common with these animals (according to this website):

Otter (http://www.animalinyou.com/otter.htm)
-Intelligent
-Easily distracted
-Self-doubt/fear of failure
-Good problem solver
-Determined worker, but often feel undervalued
-Avoid leadership roles
-"Remarkably vital libido"

Bat (http://www.animalinyou.com/bat.htm)
-Decidedly nonconformist
-Awkward in social situations
-Can easily read other's motives
-Nocturnal
-Loyal
-Altruistic
-Not really enthused about kids

So...I guess a botter would represent me. The legendary bat/otter beast. Ooooo or an otter with bat wings!

[Kaden]

You could just meditate, instead of getting a "reading" done by some random person who is probably making it up.

Edit - Also found this (http://www.animalinyou.com/survey.asp) interesting quiz. According to this I'm either an otter or a bat. I'm a little of both. What I have in common with these animals (according to this website):

Otter (http://www.animalinyou.com/otter.htm)
-Intelligent
-Easily distracted
-Self-doubt/fear of failure
-Good problem solver
-Determined worker, but often feel undervalued
-Avoid leadership roles
-"Remarkably vital libido"

Bat (http://www.animalinyou.com/bat.htm)
-Decidedly nonconformist
-Awkward in social situations
-Can easily read other's motives
-Nocturnal
-Loyal
-Altruistic
-Not really enthused about kids

So...I guess a botter would represent me. The legendary bat/otter beast. Ooooo or an otter with bat wings!

thing is, though, i've always had a fascination with foxes. i had dreams about them and everything. and part of the reading did involve meditation on both parties parts.

[UNODRAGONE]

Love that test :) Wow these two describe me to a T! More the praire dog then dog but I have always been drawn to dogs :)

Prairie Dog
Description
If the words infectiously mischievous remind you of anyone, the chances are that you have a prairie dog in your life. Petite, attractive and intelligent, this creature's free time is spent in bucolic surroundings, playing socially bonding games with friends and family. But despite its insatiable curiosity, the prairie dog is cautious about venturing into the unknown and the conflict between its homebody tendencies and restless intellect defines its personality.

Like most insectivorous creatures, prairie dogs are wary of strangers and are anxious to turn them into allies. Even though it leaves an indelible mark on its community, only a handful of people ever claim to truly know a prairie dog. This subtle alienation distresses the gregarious prairie dog who suffers its periodic bouts of loneliness in silence

As letter writers, prairie dogs are without equal. Typical of the social animals, they are generous and unselfish with their time and find sharing to be a source of pleasure. Their personal lives are well organized and it confidently tackles life's challenges while building its successful career. Prairie dogs derive a great deal of pleasure from nature and return the favor by stepping lightly on the land by conscientiously recycling and encouraging their community to do the same. They spend most of their recreational time at play with close friends and avoid competitive sports that require physical contact. Instead, they prefer group activities that cement social bonding: like card and board games.

Prairie dogs love music and dancing. Outdoor concerts are a special treat, where they draw energy from the crowd under an open sky. They are also creative and enthusiastic lovers, taking pleasure in their partner's pleasure. They are not drawn to any physical type in particular, but seek lovers to whom they can connect on a spiritual level. So, it is with small woodland personalities -- cottontails, deer, and foxes -- that the prairie dog finds its natural balance. It is wont to take the art of lovemaking less seriously than one might expect; viewing sex as simply another opportunity to communicate This seemingly disinterested approach can disappoint a casual lover who expects something kinkier from this otherwise enthusiastic little creature.


Careers and Hobbies
Social work Teaching
Journalism Psychology
Dancing Cinema
Reading Nature
Gardening

Famous Prairie Dogs
Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Rosie O'Donnell, Mary Tyler Moore



Dog
Genera and species: Canis familiars
Collective Term: A pack of dogs
Description
There's something about a dog's eyes -- warm and expressive it'll charm your socks off every time. Dog personalities feature many of the characteristics of the canine family and are some of the kindest, warmest creatures in the animal kingdom, and although they border on the predictable, they're never boring or eccentric.
Dog personalities come in all shapes and sizes and it's difficult to identify their species by physical appearance alone and the best way to recognize one, is by its dominant trait; gregariousness. Usually, they are small to medium sized individuals, good looking and in fine physical shape. Energetic and eager-to-please, they have an overabundance of energy and spend a great deal of time at play and are frisky and happy even when hard at work. Demonstrative with people that they love, they readily display distaste for those they dislike.
Highly tactile with an exceptionally advanced sex drive, the dog has a reputation of acting like . . . a dog, even with casual acquaintances. But, chivalry is not dead in the dog's world and the average dog puts its mate on a pedestal, making it feel like the most important person in the world. This can be an exquisite delight for individuals who require a lot of attention, but to some, this concern can be quite overbearing. Take the case of the feline personalities whose need for independence clashes with the dog's in-your-face affection. The resulting friction often results in ferocious cat-and-dog fighting.

Dogs are strongly drawn to the small, passive animal personalities like mice, sheep and cottontails, but these attractions are superficial, for once the chase is over they quickly lose interest and move on. Their best unions are with those capable of appreciating their strong, affectionate companionship, and wolves, foxes and bears are their natural soul-mates.

As eager to please as a dog can be, it can also be a bit of a moocher who believes thou shalt share is the eleventh commandment. So, a dog wouldn't hesitate in splitting its sandwich or sharing its home, but would have no shame in demanding reciprocation.


Careers and Hobbies
Waiter Retailer
Medical Sales
Shepherd
Making love Hiking
Team sports Biking

[Tempest]

thing is, though, i've always had a fascination with foxes. i had dreams about them and everything. and part of the reading did involve meditation on both parties parts.

I was actually answering Nichael's question, that is why I quoted him. He was asking for it to be done online, which those things are never something to be trusted, just done for fun. If he was serious about finding this out, meditation should be adequate. Another person is not even necessary. All it takes is the ability to meditate, which could take some practice, but if you plan on working with your totem, is a vital skill anyway.

[Rainstorm]

Owl
Genera and species: Tyto alba
Collective Term: A parliament of owls
Description
The owl is the tranquil face of the bird personalities. A creature of great integrity, its quiet serene demeanor accords it an air of mystery and diffidence and it is known as the serene, wise observer of human society. Always well groomed, it is a noble individual with elegantly chiseled features that borders on the fine edge of beauty and homeliness. It's large eyes are often framed by handsome eyeglasses.

But like all birds, the owl has a penchant for remaining above the fray and can be quite eccentric in maintaining their individuality. With a tendency to lose themselves in the pursuit of knowledge, owls are prone to disconnect with the relationships that are so important to them. But, they are the first to admit their shortcomings and manage to disarm their critics with a genuinely humble self-appraisal. Abraham Lincoln used this technique rather effectively in his reign as president.

Owls have developed quite a reputation for intelligence but it's really their calm and insightful nature that gives this impression. Instead of an intellectual approach to life they use their deeper spiritual senses to guide them, and like their nocturnal cohort the bats, have a deeply philosophical bent.

Unlike the terrestrial creatures, the owl is not a prisoner of its sex-drive, but with its air of refined sensuality is hardly shy about throwing itself into the physical aspects of a relationship. When it focuses its sharp ardor on its lover it ignites a steamy and animated encounter. The owl views sex as a complement to its relationships and certainly not as a key component. It would do well to recognize the significance of physical affection outside the bedroom, for its partner is often starved for non-sexual reassurance.

A discussion with an owl is both enlightening and challenging. It somehow manages to spin the most mundane subjects into philosophical musings on the nature of humanity and the state of the world. While these discussions are provocative and engaging, they often obscure the real purpose of communication -- the revealing of one's heart and mind. Take heed, wise owl. Remember that sometimes things are just what they seem!




Careers and Hobbies
Bank manager Judge
Diplomat Head of state
Reading Debating
Chess Philosophy



Famous Eagles
Madonna, Brad Pitt, Ethan Hawke, Don Henley, Cher.



Why does it say famous "eagles" when I scored as an owl. Pffttt.....And that description is FAR from completely accurate. Anyway...

Owl is one of my "totems" as it were though, the barn owl to be exact (so at least the genus and species in the quiz was correct:P ).

I agree that meditation is a good tool for discovering or working with totems. Otherwise, sometimes you might have an unusal encounter with an animal, sometimes some one who can "see" totems can guess, but that's all it really is, and sometimes you just know. It's usually something that doesn't happen overnight but you never know. ;) I do NOT believe however that a little internet quizzie will ever tell you one way or the other. You have to listen to your heart and more importantly, the spirit.

[Nichael]

Well, thanks for clearing that up, Tempest. I have a funny brand of interest - I can treat something seriously but not take it seriously at the same time.

This was one of those cases. I mostly enjoy hearing what conclusions people come to, because they're usually in stark contrast to my own findings.

Creepily enough, the animal quiz said penguin.

[Necro Mortis]

Hmm. According to the test I am either a Bear or a Lion although I could be a rooster.
Nice one.

[Kaden]

I was actually answering Nichael's question, that is why I quoted him. He was asking for it to be done online, which those things are never something to be trusted, just done for fun. If he was serious about finding this out, meditation should be adequate. Another person is not even necessary. All it takes is the ability to meditate, which could take some practice, but if you plan on working with your totem, is a vital skill anyway.

Sorry then, my mistake. :D

[Lukas]

as a newly discovered Therian, i am in the best of knowledge a wolf Therian (common ay?)

[Rele WT]

Upon doing more reasearch on the subject I have found that it may be a bear for me.
Although it's not too relevent I did once find a smashed up rock and then took an hour or so to glue it together, when I finished it was shaped like a bear (Like these (http://www.skystonecreation s.com/images/ContempSouthwest/Bears/Bears_2.jpg)).

But anyways, besides attacking humans when they give me food :D my personality seems to be similar to theirs. I'm not sure exactly, but I'll have more time to look into it later today.

[ThrasherCub]

as a newly discovered Therian, i am in the best of knowledge a wolf Therian (common ay?)

Wolf therians are not nearly as common as people who assume they are wolf therians.

May I ask how you came to this conclusion?

[Rainheart]

Wolf therians are not nearly as common as people who assume they are wolf therians.

May I ask how you came to this conclusion?

What might a wolf therian be, for that matter?

[ThrasherCub]

Are you asking for something along the lines of the definition of "wolf therian"? :confused:

[Rainheart]

Indeed, I am. Do you know?

[ThrasherCub]

Yes. If you need to know more about Therianthropy I suggest reading the sticky in this section, Therianthropy-What it is and what it isn't.

[MorganaFang]

Yes. If you need to know more about Therianthropy I suggest reading the sticky in this section, Therianthropy-What it is and what it isn't.

Real wolf therians eat babies.

I think though a lot of younger folks assume they are wolfs because it's cool in the beginning but then as you get older your personality shifts to the person you're going to mostly be for the rest of your life. With that (if you're still into therianthropy or totems) your animal changes too.

[CelticMagick]

Donkey, I am smart, but don’t show it, willing to do things but I can be stubborn at times. I am athletic enough to get to gym class. Ect…

[Anarchistwarrior]

Falcon.

[The Dragon-King]

Wolf for two reasons: 1: I believe I'm a werewolf and 2: I am the most loyal friend you will ever meet.

[Rele WT]

Those aren't too good of reasons...
I am highly loyal, like I would never do anything disloyal to my friends, but I don't think I'm a wolf therian, and as for believing you're a werewolf, well I'm sure you know where that gets you around here.

[Anarchistwarrior]

In his defense: he said that he believes he's a werewolf, and he doesn't know it. Hahaha. I don't believe in werewolves by any means, of course, but, ultimately, I don't think it hurts anyone if someone else says they are one.

As Bokonon said, "Believe the lies that make you happy!"

[Lukas]

Wolf therians are not nearly as common as people who assume they are wolf therians.

May I ask how you came to this conclusion?
yes i think I will, i always different spiritually and mentally for a long time but since i lived a sheltered and conservative life for most of my 16 years i just pushed it aside as it was nothing big, then when i first learned Therian i had thoughts but i was certain i wasn't one, I had that mindset for about 2 years but then I had a sorta euphoria in my mind with reasons why i would like to keep personal, I then went into a 3 week period of heavy thought and meditation, i then decided after that that i am a Therian and it was a wolf. i hope that explains it to you.

[ThrasherCub]

Wolf for two reasons: 1: I believe I'm a werewolf and 2: I am the most loyal friend you will ever meet.

Believing you are a werewolf means you are delusional.
Being loyal simply means you are loyal.
Thinking being loyal has to do with wolves means you are uneducated about wolves.

2 things which don't indicate you are a wolf therian and 1 thing which indicates that you're NOT a wolf therian.

Way to go.


i then decided after that that i am a Therian and it was a wolf. i hope that explains it to you.
You explained nothing which indicates wolf. All you did was make it look like you're not a therian.

[Lukas]

ah I thought you wanted to know how i became knowledgeable to my Therian, i misunderstood, instead you wanted to know how i found it it was a wolf. my apologizes
but in actually honest i don't have any concrete factors, just my body, mind, and spirit just felt right with it and that my subconscious agreed, thats right i can talk to my subconscious, and i don't mean the one that believes everything and you see in your dreams, no I talk to the one that controls all your non voluntary muscles and organs, quite a revealer and helper actually, it helped me realize it was a wolf. of course i can't prove anything, you just have to trust my word, but I don't care either way, I know what i know and I'm sticking to it.

o and i noticed you attack me for using the word "deciding"
I will why i used that and not "realized" or "learned" or "discovered" its because you can be something but decide your not. you could be gay and decide your not wrongly, you could be Republican but really be democrat. People can be 1 thing when there really another
thats why i used the word "decide" because, I decide to embrace knowledge I had ignored for so long, i don't mind doubt, in fact keep doing that, it makes sure i don't get over myself.
~lukas

[ThrasherCub]

I mostly attacked the word "decide" since it came with nothing to really indicate therianthropy, thereby making look like you just kind of decided to start being a therian.

As for having anything concrete on the matter - none of us do. :)

[Golden Howl]

I cannot decide what animal represents me! :confused:
Would anybody be willing to lay out a list of animals that explains the personality that connects to them?
There's just so much to choose from, and I do not want to pick a wolf just because it is my favorite animal, and plus everyone else has claimed that creature and I desire for mine to be different from everyone else's. HELP

[ThrasherCub]

Would anybody be willing to lay out a list of animals that explains the personality that connects to them?
There is no such list which is not utterly full of crap. Read up on the lore of animals and see which you connect with.

and plus everyone else has claimed that creature and I desire for mine to be different from everyone else's.
Unfortunately your desire either way doesn't really play into this. If you're not a wolf, then you won't be the stereotype of "cool." If you are a wolf, then you'll be a wolf no matter how much you would rather be "unique."

But fuck, isn't genuinely being a wolf unique enough?

[Golden Howl]

Unfortunately your desire either way doesn't really play into this.
That is true.......

But fuck, isn't genuinely being a wolf unique enough?

Yeah...I must not be thinking clearly :p

[ThrasherCub]

Just remember that among all the supposed wolf-kin you'll be unique in that you don't have your butt firmly planted upon your shoulders. ;)

[Rainheart]

I still can't figure out what animal represents me. I must be thinking too hard, or with my luck, I'm the one variable in the equation.

[ThrasherCub]

I must be thinking too hard

From what I've gathered this is one of those things where the more you think on it the more confused and hazy things become.

[Rainheart]

From what I've gathered this is one of those things where the more you think on it the more confused and hazy things become.

True, true. I just can't seem to find the animal I have a connection with.

[ThrasherCub]

You sure you have one then?

[Rainheart]

That's pretty much my point. The variable of the equation. I feel some kind of connection to every animal, but nothing truly significant to me.

[Mikomi_kurohyou]

hey. i guess the wolf represents me the most. i mean, i have no loyalties, so i guess im a lone wolf. nothing major, but i never sleep either. i mean, im so tired during the day and i dont sleep for more then a half an hour a night. no joke. well, im a wolf but i g2g. rainheart, email me. ttyl

[Layira Aura]

I cannot decide what animal represents me!
Would anybody be willing to lay out a list of animals that explains the personality that connects to them?
There's just so much to choose from, and I do not want to pick a wolf just because it is my favorite animal, and plus everyone else has claimed that creature and I desire for mine to be different from everyone else's. HELP


I actually found a pretty cool link (http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/4076/index1.html) on animals and their "wisdom". It's got just about every animal you could possibly think of. :D Literally.

Yeah, Thrasher, I'm not so sure on the validity of the info there, but it seems pretty good to me. I think it's based off Shamanism or something, so...yeah. It's pretty cool anyway. :D

[Tempest]

i never sleep either. i mean, im so tired during the day and i dont sleep for more then a half an hour a night. no joke.

How is this wolf-like? Wolves sleep just like everything else. As for 30 minutes of sleep, I call bull. No human could survive on that little sleep, you would pass out.

rainheart, email me. ttyl

Please use the private messenging service for things like this. Click on their name and look for "send a private message to _________" on the drop down menu.

Edit - Layira Aura, I've come across that site before. It's alright, but not really helpful for deciding what animal represents you. I also hate how it doesn't have the animals in alphabetical order, or at least a search function.

[ThrasherCub]

hey. i guess the wolf represents me the most. i mean, i have no loyalties, so i guess im a lone wolf. nothing major, but i never sleep either. i mean, im so tired during the day and i dont sleep for more then a half an hour a night. no joke. well, im a wolf but i g2g. rainheart, email me. ttyl

Those are all things which are at odds with the nature of wolves, not in harmony with them.

In other words, not only does that indicate that you NOT in any way related to wolves, but also that you haven't studied them.


As for that site, I'm not entirely sure about the rest of it, but I can tell you from experience that it's description of Coyote really hits the nail on the head. :)

[Layira Aura]

Edit - Layira Aura, I've come across that site before. It's alright, but not really helpful for deciding what animal represents you. I also hate how it doesn't have the animals in alphabetical order, or at least a search function.

Well, the reason they're not in alphabetical order is because the list was made "in the order they appear". I have no idea what that's supposed to mean, but that's what it says on the site. :shrug:

[Rainheart]

Heh, well, from what the site Layira posted says, I'm most connected with the wolf. But of course, it all depends on the site's factual solidity.

[Lukas]

I mostly attacked the word "decide" since it came with nothing to really indicate therianthropy, thereby making look like you just kind of decided to start being a therian.

As for having anything concrete on the matter - none of us do. :)

glad to work that out, I don't like having enemies on the forums very much.
I checked out the site, some of those "wisdoms" goes with me somewhat but im not taking that as proof. Only I can realize what i am, everything else is just a reference to make sense of it

[cold_heart]

Well An animal that describes me is PROBABLY a Pit Bull. Not very understood, people are afraid of me, people think that I"m awesome, and I'll kick anyone's butt that messes with who I love.
Plus I have those really sad eyes to.... O.O:(

[xxMatolfxx]

I don't know what animal represents me. I have always loved the woods and like naps on occasions. I always have wanted to hunt, yet I hate killing for sport. In ways I guess I'm hypocritcal which I don't think is right. I love the night. I have a playfull nature at times. Sometimes I guess I just want to be the animal that makes everyone happy at all times without trying. One that will defend itself when nessary and only hunt when needed. If I did hunt I believe in group effort and that no one is suppose to be left behind. I would be fast and strong. Most deffinetly have a tail to chase at times, just because I am easily entertained and just want to chase my own tale. I guess something along the canine line, but the only canine that I know of that would hunt like I describe is a wolf. I guess I answered myself. I tend to do that a lot when I describe things in detail. Well, bye for now.

[Hunter]

At One point last year this quetion came to me. I wasn't sure what animal I would be....kinda figured it would be something random like a fly or a moth or a gerbil...so I started researching animal totems and old native american beliefs. After following along with several books I realized that I can not pick an animal for myself...I had to let my totem animal present itself to me in its own time. I was walking one day in the woods alone in later winter/ early sping and I thought I saw someitnhg out of the corner of my eye. Whe I turned I saw a wolf gazing at me from less tha a hundred yards away. Wolves are not common here anymore and it is very rare that a pack is anywhere around our town so this in itself was strange. At first I was scared shitless... but as I watched this animal it seemed to be speaking to me from deep within. It was less of voice as it was a feeling. When the wolf finally turned to run off I was left with a feeling of completeness...as if something had been added to me. I haven't told any one about this except for my fiance' who is also studying animal totems. She believes hers is the ravens from several similar experiences. The strangest thing was when we looked up both te wolf and raven the book talked about the relationship betwen the two. The raven leads the wolf to prey and carcasses while wolf either kills an animal that the raven will scavenge off of or the wolf will tear into the carcass enough so that the raven can easier scavenge.

[Wolvenspirit]

I am defiantly a wolf and always have been, i love the woods, survival,and being a team leader :) which relate to wolves, some people say im a wolf at heart :p

[ThrasherCub]

How are you definitely a wolf? None of that is exclusive to wolves, or is even out of the ordinary for humans.

[punxnotdead]

I dunno what animal represents me, but I was born in the year of a rat??

[Lukas]

i think i can safely say that only you can realize what animal you are, if you are one but I'm saying no more then that, since I'm still a recent rank that is just learning the extent of my discovery

[Necro Mortis]

I was born in the year of the dragon and according to the Chinese (in the book of 'I Ching') I am also a dragon because I am a first born son. I also represent thunder.

[Wolvenspirit]

non of us are definetly wolves, but i most relate to one, but if i said everything i would be copying UNODRAGONE post

[ThrasherCub]

non of us are definetly wolves,

Then explain your post:
I am defiantly a wolf

but i most relate to one,
And EXPLAIN how you relate to it. Shoving out a random "fact" doesn't add to the discussion at all. Explain how you came to this conclusion.

[Galhast Tohs]

I used to think I was akin to some sort of cat. I realize I'm probably not. A few odd things have happened to sort of indicate that, but I also really used to (and still do) like cats, so I may have just decided I wanted to be one without thinking.
Besides, I don't really do much in the way of cattish things anymore, now that I've stopped actually thinking about doing cattish things.
Is this awesome? y/n

[ThrasherCub]

Is this awesome? y/n

[y]

Mature people not trying to be kin and accepting who they are are full of win. Besides, you're special in ways that are arguably better than being kitty-kin.

[Galhast Tohs]

Well, it'd be nice if I were kin, admittedly. I just don't have enough evidence to state I am or not. Until I have some sort of sudden revelation where I am revealed to have the soul of a badger/squid/genetically engineered nazi supersoldier, I will just assume I am regularely-souled.

[Jagix]

I feel so close of feline that i have built my life around them. I just can't live without felines.

The one that represents me the most is the Jaguar, It's also my sign in maya's astrology.

I always had a very special relationship with felines, I'm able to understand the most little of theire expression sign and I can such communicate with them (not talking with them of course, but make them understand what I want them to) When I worked with domestic cats I used to spend time with the agressives or perturbated cats and tryed to understand what was wrong, then trying to calm them. I have changed many of them, sometime considered as impossible to get ever adopted.

I have a feline part in me, I can instinctively understand them and create a relationship even with the most dangerous ones (as tigers, lions, panthers etc... but that does'nt dispense me from security rules). I have seen some behaviourists that had years of studys and were'nt able to understand them like I did.

In fact I just understand felines better than humans.

[Fenrir_Highwind]

The Owl, strong, very wise, stealthy, secretive, and an observer, it all connects to me, though like how they say the Owl connects to evil a lot of people think I'm a satanist or some cultist, of which I'm not, I'm an atheist, I've always loved owls, they're mysterious and facinating.

[Destiny]

I believe that a wolf represents me as well, not for the werewolf thing either. I'm not sure what else. Can you think of an animal for someone who is loving and will welcome anyone, but protects them self against someone or something harmful, I think I've also become caustious.

[ThrasherCub]

I believe that a wolf represents me as well, not for the werewolf thing either. I'm not sure what else. Can you think of an animal for someone who is loving and will welcome anyone, but protects them self against someone or something harmful, I think I've also become caustious.

While not terribly in-depth, that's probably the best description of wolfiness in this thread.

I'm pretty sure it was this thread, but someone here was once listing all the reasons he was wolfy and he wasn't describing wolfish traits in the least. I had to explain that the closest thing to what he was describing was a mildly retarded Gorilla.

[Destiny]

That's hilarious.:D- and thanks.

[Delaware]

I took that test back on page 10 or so, and it said I was a Porcupine.
The description of Porcupine is pretty acurate to my personality, but I wish it was a cooler animal.

[MorganaFang]

I took that test back on page 10 or so, and it said I was a Porcupine.
The description of Porcupine is pretty acurate to my personality, but I wish it was a cooler animal.

If you don't think a porcupine can be cool than you probably are not one.

[ThrasherCub]

Don't diss Porcupines! :p

Well if things with pokey asses aren't your idea of cool, what is?

[Delaware]

If you don't think a porcupine can be cool than you probably are not one.

Well I am more interested in the larger animals, thats true.

I know its cliche`,but I think wolves are cool, and wish that the wolf is the animal that represents me.
But I know, after viewing several topics on here, that that is probably not the case.

[TheDyingStar]

Probably a Duck for me. I've always felt connected to birds, but my first animal to identify with was ducks. I still love them, keep asking my parents if I can have a pet duck, but no. Chickens, sure, but "No ducks because they don't give us eggs....."

Yeah, we live in the country. There is a small forest behind my house. It's its kind of neat.

[Rainheart]

Finding out there was a quiz link posted on this thread thanks to Delaware's mention of it, I went to it and it told me I'm either a wild dog, a wolf, or an owl. Well, it was pretty interesting.

[Galliard]

I know it sounds funky, but there are five animals that I've taken on for different aspects of myself; kind of like guides.

First, is the unicorn. Yeah, laugh all you want, but that five foot horn is sharp as hell, and with hooves as sharp as diamonds, that "fluffy" unicorn kicks most other creatures' asses, as far as I'm concerned. Seriously, though, unicorns are a huge part of my life, from the struggle to remain true to myself and my beliefs, and finding the purity within oneself, to my artwork and the path that I currently walk in life. No other animal guide has given me as much as the unicorn.

Second, is the wolf. Before I really investigated what werewolves were, I used to run with a 'pack' in my dreams, and I was always the same; silvery white, with green eyes. In real life, after the dreams, I had seen the pack, and although my mom kept telling me they were just "wild dogs" that ran through the neighborhood, I knew better... or at least I thought I did. They never turned me away, and I was truly one of them... and then one day, they moved on... but I'll never forget that sense of community... and when I learned of werewolves, and the shamanic side, then I felt like I had found a part of myself that was dormant.

Third is the dragon. The dragon has always been a symbol of wisdom and intelligence, and wit. They are also symbols of strength. Thus, I have always seen dragons as a balanced, or neutral entities.

Fourth is the cat. They symbolize to me what I need to learn; to do things for myself, and to enjoy all the pleasures in life.

Fifth is the phoenix. I'm always going through life and opening and closing chapters, and the phoenix helps me remember that there is life after the death of the old phase of life... because there are times when I find it hard to believe.

[Necro Mortis]

I know it sounds funky, but there are five animals that I've taken on for different aspects of myself; kind of like guides.

First, is the unicorn. Yeah, laugh all you want, but that five foot horn is sharp as hell, and with hooves as sharp as diamonds, that "fluffy" unicorn kicks most other creatures' asses, as far as I'm concerned. Seriously, though, unicorns are a huge part of my life, from the struggle to remain true to myself and my beliefs, and finding the purity within oneself, to my artwork and the path that I currently walk in life. No other animal guide has given me as much as the unicorn.

Second, is the wolf. Before I really investigated what werewolves were, I used to run with a 'pack' in my dreams, and I was always the same; silvery white, with green eyes. In real life, after the dreams, I had seen the pack, and although my mom kept telling me they were just "wild dogs" that ran through the neighborhood, I knew better... or at least I thought I did. They never turned me away, and I was truly one of them... and then one day, they moved on... but I'll never forget that sense of community... and when I learned of werewolves, and the shamanic side, then I felt like I had found a part of myself that was dormant.

Third is the dragon. The dragon has always been a symbol of wisdom and intelligence, and wit. They are also symbols of strength. Thus, I have always seen dragons as a balanced, or neutral entities.

Fourth is the cat. They symbolize to me what I need to learn; to do things for myself, and to enjoy all the pleasures in life.

Fifth is the phoenix. I'm always going through life and opening and closing chapters, and the phoenix helps me remember that there is life after the death of the old phase of life... because there are times when I find it hard to believe.

Good for you, but as 3 of these creatures are mythical (They don't exist and never have) and the other 2 are poorly described I am very sceptical about most of this. You should try to focus your attention on 1 animal. It just sounds like you are trying to make yourself sound like your favourite animals, real or otherwise.

[Galliard]

Forgive me, for I am sick and sleepy...

Just because an animal is mythical, it doesn't mean that it doesn't play a vital role in the way that people looked at them and the world around them. In fact, most ancient civilizations had versions of dragons, unicorns and phoenixes. Often, the attributes given by humans remained relatively unchanged. Plenty of people still revere mythical creatures... does that make their points of view invalid?

I was also trying to hurry my post along, and therefore it was not as well thought out as I had hoped it to be. I do not have a computer of my own, and I had to log off quickly, as my roommate, who owns said computer, needed to get online to check myspace.

And yes, sometimes I DO try to make myself to be like my favorite animals, "real or otherwise"... because they have important attributes to teach me. And as per focusing on just one animal... hey, it may work for you, but the system that I work with works well for me. Taking the test, by rights, I should only claim the badger...

Besides, singular attribution helps me focus on said attribution...

ex. If I were to want to do a ritual for, say, money, I wouldn't get a yellow candle, although that may help. I would get a green candle, as that is one of the traditional candles used. The Yellow candle could be used to direct the "how" and perhaps the "Why". But it doesn't communicate the basic "money" or "prosperity" itself.

I can't see a cat help me with purity... it's just the way my mind works. And I can't see a wolf really helping with rebirth... except for the were part... and even then, it doesn't relate fully... With the animals that I have chosen, I have to relate to them as well as need to learn something from them.

And, honestly, sometimes you just look up to animals (including people) for one primary thing...

Like sometimes, you hang around a person one day because they're quiet, and that's what you need one day, but you hang with a group the next because you want to be surrounded by movement...

And through all of my ups and downs, regardless of what they may or may not be (because I do believe in the astral realm and I do believe that those 'mythical' creatures exist there) those are the animals that have taught me some truly valuable lessons over the years... and I'm not going to discard one just because I'm 'through' with learning... because learning isn't a linear process.






Good for you, but as 3 of these creatures are mythical (They don't exist and never have) and the other 2 are poorly described I am very sceptical about most of this. You should try to focus your attention on 1 animal. It just sounds like you are trying to make yourself sound like your favourite animals, real or otherwise.

[Tempest]

And yes, sometimes I DO try to make myself to be like my favorite animals, "real or otherwise"... because they have important attributes to teach me.

These sound like totems, not animal representations of you.

ex. If I were to want to do a ritual for, say, money, I wouldn't get a yellow candle, although that may help. I would get a green candle, as that is one of the traditional candles used. The Yellow candle could be used to direct the "how" and perhaps the "Why". But it doesn't communicate the basic "money" or "prosperity" itself.

You sound Wiccan :rolleyes:

It's a little hard to say that 3 mythological creatures represent you because they vary from culture to culture. We know nothing about their habits, environment, personality, mating cycles...nothing. So tell me, if they vary so widely, even so widely as some cultures calling dragons evil and other calling them gods, how can you say that they represent you?

[Necro Mortis]

Forgive me, for I am sick and sleepy...

Just because an animal is mythical, it doesn't mean that it doesn't play a vital role in the way that people looked at them and the world around them. In fact, most ancient civilizations had versions of dragons, unicorns and phoenixes. Often, the attributes given by humans remained relatively unchanged. Plenty of people still revere mythical creatures... does that make their points of view invalid?

And yes, sometimes I DO try to make myself to be like my favorite animals, "real or otherwise"... because they have important attributes to teach me. And as per focusing on just one animal... hey, it may work for you, but the system that I work with works well for me. Taking the test, by rights, I should only claim the badger...

Besides, singular attribution helps me focus on said attribution...

ex. If I were to want to do a ritual for, say, money, I wouldn't get a yellow candle, although that may help. I would get a green candle, as that is one of the traditional candles used. The Yellow candle could be used to direct the "how" and perhaps the "Why". But it doesn't communicate the basic "money" or "prosperity" itself.

And, honestly, sometimes you just look up to animals (including people) for one primary thing...

And through all of my ups and downs, regardless of what they may or may not be (because I do believe in the astral realm and I do believe that those 'mythical' creatures exist there) those are the animals that have taught me some truly valuable lessons over the years... and I'm not going to discard one just because I'm 'through' with learning... because learning isn't a linear process.
There is a reason those civilisations are ancient. Back then they DID believe in mythical creatures, mostly from tales and to explain away things that happen because they didn't really have the science back then. It's like God. When man realises that there is such a thing as coincidence they will no longer need to rely on this mythical being.
The reason these mythical creatures (And believe me, they ARE mythical creatures) are said to have certain attributes is because humans created them. Not ACTUALLY created them but dreamt them up. This is also why they weren’t vital in the way people used to look at the world around them. They WERE the world around them, sculpted out of stories to explain something happened or what not.

I really really doubt these animals have taught you anything, lest it be how to be a pack animal, how to lick yourself clean and how to not exist.

I don’t get how you can draw a parallel between the candles thing. I think tempest is right. Another witch in the making. Hogwarts isn’t real either. JK Rowling says so.

[Rainheart]

Hogwarts isn’t real either.

Thank you Cpt. Obvious. -.-

[Necro Mortis]

Thank you Cpt. Obvious. -.-

No, thank you Miss Condescending ¬_¬

[Galliard]

Ah, yes... and wolves have been known to be emissaries of the devil, yes? Or how about how they are bloodthirsty creatures that prey on innocent livestock for the hell of it? Or how about they're just average animals that run on four legs and have a familial system...

OR perhaps, to people who may have never heard of wolves, they're mythical beasts...


How can you say that these satanic dog- beasts really relate to you?:p OMFG are you a WITCH!!!!??? :roflmao:

Although I may have misunderstood the question, and put totem animals there instead of animals that represent me (which if you asked my friends, would be a female dog...), I still can't help but feel that in a way, these totems do represent me, maybe not as a whole but as a part...(thus there are five of them)


And I really don't mean to sound like a horrible person, from what I said earlier, and I know that I didn't address the whole mating cycle thing, but hey, (and I know this is gonna get addressed later) I really don't know, but I would assume, since most mythical creatures had near human, if not human intelligence, then mightn't their mating cycle be along the same lines as a human's (whenever they feel like it and have the opportunity.)?


These sound like totems, not animal representations of you.



You sound Wiccan :rolleyes:

It's a little hard to say that 3 mythological creatures represent you because they vary from culture to culture. We know nothing about their habits, environment, personality, mating cycles...nothing. So tell me, if they vary so widely, even so widely as some cultures calling dragons evil and other calling them gods, how can you say that they represent you?

[Galliard]

Okay, and what does Hogwarts not being real have anything to do with the subject?
I have been pagan for most of my life, and I began quite a few years earlier than Rowling did on her books.

IF you don't get the candles then I'm sorry... I'll think up another metaphor for you. See the reply I made to tempest... And add on the question, "so why can't my totem animals be the animal I feel I am most like?"

I AM pagan... not Wiccan. They say "harm ye none"... and I add on "unless the bastards deserve it." So, I do believe in higher powers... and could get into a big monologue about the whys and the wherefores...

Hm. Humans have been placing human attributes to animals since the beginning, and if you've been around a few animal owners, I'm pretty sure you've heard them say something along the lines of "ooh, look, my cat's gonna get you in your sleep for picking her up," or "My dog just said "fuck you! I'm not going outside, it's friggin' COLD!" judging by a glance that the animal made.

CATS also seem to be quite content to be solitary creatures. And they're graceful.


And, unicorns, can be made, but not bred, unless it's an abberation... basically the two horns on a goat or similar animal (thus the antelope and other deerlike creatures) genetically mutate, or are fashioned by Man and either spiral around one another (creating a single horn), or the genes were for only one horn to begin with (like some humans are born with one arm).

As per dragons, I don't know that you could honestly say that modern man could ever/ have ever seen dragons, as my thoughts on that are that some person came upon some flying dinosaur's fossilized remains, compared it to a local lizard or something of that nature, and yes, made up a story about it. Seeing as how that probably was the case... I ask you, what were the mating cycles of dinosaurs?

And for the phoenix... Flying bird a la flambe... probably a bird that was escaping a forest fire, got it's feathers too close, and ta da! But what would a mother tell a frightened kid who loves birds... oh, child, it's dead and not coming back, now let's get away from that damnable fire! Sorry, she's probably gonna make up a story that evolves into another story to keep the kid distracted as they escape....


Are these base explanations even slightly better than the ones I gave you earlier?

And, finally, turtles are real, but also the basis for some creation stories and early human stories. They were even known to talk (gasp!). The same with eagles, lizards, coyotes, foxes, wolves etc. Can you tell me, with absolute certainty, that those creatures never existed, not even in their base forms (genetically mutated antelope, for example)EVER?

And why should we disregard the folklore and the attributes, if it has helped humanity along its merry way?


There is a reason those civilisations are ancient. Back then they DID believe in mythical creatures, mostly from tales and to explain away things that happen because they didn't really have the science back then. It's like God. When man realises that there is such a thing as coincidence they will no longer need to rely on this mythical being.
The reason these mythical creatures (And believe me, they ARE mythical creatures) are said to have certain attributes is because humans created them. Not ACTUALLY created them but dreamt them up. This is also why they weren’t vital in the way people used to look at the world around them. They WERE the world around them, sculpted out of stories to explain something happened or what not.

I really really doubt these animals have taught you anything, lest it be how to be a pack animal, how to lick yourself clean and how to not exist.

I don’t get how you can draw a parallel between the candles thing. I think tempest is right. Another witch in the making. Hogwarts isn’t real either. JK Rowling says so.

[Destiny]

Thanks to that quiz I found out I'm more like a Lion!

ROARRR!!!! GRRRR!!!! ARGGHHHH!!!! :D

Just trying to cope with what I am.

And of coures, though your only supposed to be one or the other, it said either Lion or Bear, and then added the Walrus in. (But I prefer the first two)

I think I'm like a bear, but I can be like a lion too, so I'm thinking split animal personality!

[Golden Howl]

Thanks to that quiz I found out I'm more like a Lion!!

What quiz do you speak of?

[Tempest]

Ah, yes... and wolves have been known to be emissaries of the devil, yes? Or how about how they are bloodthirsty creatures that prey on innocent livestock for the hell of it? Or how about they're just average animals that run on four legs and have a familial system...

OR perhaps, to people who may have never heard of wolves, they're mythical beasts...

Not quite. You did just prove my point though. The stories aren't true, are they? So how are stories about dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns going to be true? How are YOU to really know how they are?
As for wolves being mythological beasts to people who haven't heard of them, we have evidence that shows that there were and are wolves. We can't say that for any mythological beast.

How can you say that these satanic dog- beasts really relate to you?:p OMFG are you a WITCH!!!!??? :roflmao:

Well I don't relate to wolves, so I'm not saying that. But see the difference is that we aren't identifying with imaginary things whose stories are the only things there are to show that we have an identification with. Stories that, apparently you agree, aren't always right.

Although I may have misunderstood the question, and put totem animals there instead of animals that represent me (which if you asked my friends, would be a female dog...), I still can't help but feel that in a way, these totems do represent me, maybe not as a whole but as a part...(thus there are five of them)

I understand what you mean. I have always felt a close kinship with my black jaguar totem, but I didn't list jaguars here. I recognize that the kinship is just from working with her for almost half my life and is more of a teacher-student kinship. She is still here because I'm still learning from her.

I know that I didn't address the whole mating cycle thing, but hey, (and I know this is gonna get addressed later) I really don't know, but I would assume, since most mythical creatures had near human, if not human intelligence, then mightn't their mating cycle be along the same lines as a human's

False. Mating cycles are adaptive, not based off of intelligence.

And, finally, turtles are real, but also the basis for some creation stories and early human stories. They were even known to talk (gasp!). The same with eagles, lizards, coyotes, foxes, wolves etc. Can you tell me, with absolute certainty, that those creatures never existed, not even in their base forms (genetically mutated antelope, for example)EVER?

Again you seem content to completely ignore the fact that these things are KNOWN to be real. The stories, are not. They are myths. There is no evidence that Coyote fell in love with Star or stole fire by dancing too close to the fire. But again, we have living samples of these creatures. Therefore we can't deny that they are real. We have no evidence that there are any mythological beasts. Mutated goats, sure. But they aren't the mythological beasts that YOU identify with are they? If so, you just identify with goats. Try again please. You seriously need a better argument than that to convince me.

And why should we disregard the folklore and the attributes, if it has helped humanity along its merry way?

Because one should not live in a fantasy world. If you work with animal totems you will realize that many of their attributes are based off of what they actually do in the wild. The folklore should be recognized as such and not taken for truth. We no longer need myths to explain the world around us. Grow up and live in the real world.

[Destiny]

What quiz do you speak of?
The quiz on page ten of this thread.:D

[Golden Howl]

Finally! I have taken that quiz! I'm either a zebra or a wolf(such a coincedence, that a wolf happens to be my favorite animal!) or possibly a bear....but I haven't decided yet.

[Calico_Cooper]

The Animal that represents me most is the 'Lone Wolf or one that has just found its mate to make a new pack"

I am much a loner, i am still a caring, misunderstood, and loyal to friends and family.

But since my b/f I am not as much of a loner, but still like my time alone in the nature and by myself. I also belive in 'mate for life" Thing.

I am also a bit BlackFoot Indian, and just had an sort ofcermony for this kind of thing and that was my spirital animal.

[TheBlueWolfW.W.]

I'd have to say the snake, like my totem. I may be a wolf therian, but snakes represent me much more.

[Nimue]

Definately feline.

I don't like being told what to do. I take to people but people are a bit wary of me sometimes which is cool, I'd rather make the first move.

So I'd say a half tamed pather.


But that test said I was a bat. :cool: I do prefer the night to the day but never thought of myself as a bat!

[Ookamiotoko]

Took the quiz but I told myself that I would be some sort of canine...I was right

I am either a Wolf, or Wild Dog and read both descriptions (I could posibly be an Owl.)
Wolf fits me the most.

The rugged wolf is athletic, good-looking and brims with self-confidence. A close relative of the domestic dog, it is stronger and more aggressive, managing to generate notoriety wherever it marks its territory. The wolf's dark reputation is mainly due to jealousy of its consistent success in work and romance. A wolf in full stride is quite impressive. Firing orders at subordinates while on the phone to