What does the mosquito on a totem pole mean?

Answer 1

The mosquito may seem for some to be an unfortunate or unwelcome totem assignment. The most important thing to remember about such concepts is that the designation flows from the same essential life force that reveals the intrinsic beauty of the full expression of nature herself.

The misquito as an icon represents the most fundamental connection between the human and the earth cycle itself. Using blood as nourishment connects people to the very life force that pulses deep within. The residual swelling and itch is but a small reminder of the inter-connection between all forms of life ... and a reminder of the fragility of life itself.

The Menominee Indian tribe has been known to provide such designations in the form of highly intuitive and cross-cultural practice. To be "assigned" the name of "misquito" is among the highest honors, for it speaks to the radiant life force that seems to flow from the person who receives such designation.

Having observed such a process - a visitor from Austrailia was politely told, "You shall be known as misquito" - was a truely remarkable designation. She resisted and then eventually accepted her earned name, title and designation. And, through this, she was set free to the world, able to fly with the wind and forever more connect humanity to the very life force that draws us all near and holds us close to the Very Spirit of the Earth.