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The use of mascots throughout history has been a longstanding tradition that most colleges have embraced. The use of mascots have been noted as a way to define and unify a team, as well as intimidate opposing rivals.

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The purpose of college mascots is the same as any other mascots: anthropologically mascots are totems to which people can relate, build team spirit by sharing a mascot, and maybe even feel possessing the same skills or charasteristics associated to the mascot. For example, a fox as an mascot can be associated with being clever, fast, and maybe even witty.

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