Story Poles: Misunderstood Icons

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon What if I told you the outside world has been misinterpreting these public documents the whole time?Today, in part one of our two-part episode, we tackle a lot of these misunderstandings.Including:Why the phrase "totem pole" is completely inaccurateThey are NOT about worshipThey are way more than just animalsThere is no such thing as a "low man" on a story poleLong Claw walks us through what they mean, how they are made, where they traditionally come from and more.Get ready to unlearn what you thought you learned about these fascinating cultural icons.---Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.