The Great Seal Of The Phoenix Cheasequah El Bey Tribe
Our Seal has a great deal of Ancient Symbolism. Overall it gives a glimpse into our rich history, oral tradition and journey as a people.
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The Symbols are:
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Phoenix (Cheasequah)
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SUN
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White Deer
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Redtail Hawk
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Red Wolf
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Bear
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Potatoes
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Two Cedar Trees
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Water (Swamp)
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PHOENIX (CHEASEQUAH) RED BIRD:
Phoenix Spirit Represents the Continuous Cycle of Life, Death, ReBirth & Ressurection of Our People. Seat of Primal Life Force, the KA (Spirit) Kundalini Energy Rising within lives eternally. Element of Fire & more. Also Great name of our Chiefs direct ancestry.
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SUN (Nvdoigaehi):
As Children of the SUN we give thanks & reverence for the Sun & its Rays of Potent & Enriching Vitamin D gives us our Melanin Rich Glow, these same rays of energy give us successful, plentiful crops to feed our people. The Rise & Set of the Sun describes the various Cycles of Life. Element of Fire & more.
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WHITE DEER (Awinageehi): North
Deer Spirit represents the Heart of Great Spirit (Creator), White Deer appears to the Spiritual Seeker on the Sacred Path of Divine Purpose, Spiritually in tuned & Aware to the voice of Great Spirit & more.
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REDTAIL HAWK (TAWODI): East
Hawk/Falcon Represents the Element of Air. Messenger of Great Spirit who brings "TRUTH"to its people. Deciphering Signs & Symbols, relaying important messages to our people. A Seer with Keen Vision. Guardianship; Guardian of the Divine Messages, wisdom, insight. Leadership, Creativity, Strength & more.
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RED WOLF (WAYA): South
The Red Wolf Spirit is the Great Teacher, the Warrior Spirit of Our People. In tuned with the Wolf Pack. Intuition, Insight, Loyalty, Leadership & more.
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BEAR (Alisoqualvdi): West
The Bear Spirit is Introspection, Hibernation, Courage, Power, Diligence, gateway to other worlds, esp Dream world & more.
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WILD POTATOES (Nunaanisaqualu): We are Natural Born Blood Descendants of the Anigatogewi "White/Wild Potato Clan" Farmers that plant the eyes of potatoes in small mounds so they grow to feed our people. An Element of Earth, We are the Protectors of Grandmother Earth & more.
CEDAR (A-TS-NA-TLU-GV)TREE:
Cedar Tree Represents the "SPIRIT OF OUR ANCESTORS" POWERFUL PROTECTIVE SPIRITS.
An Element of Earth. 2 Cedar Trees represents BALANCE & more.
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WATER (Ama):
Water is Life, an Element that Nourishes Us, our Crops (Roots, Herbs, Plants, Vegetables) Animals etc. The Swaps were filled with water to aid the growth of our sacred wild potatoes & more.
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