Your power animal represents the entire species of the animal that is protecting and helping you. For example, you don't have the spirit of a specific eagle, kangaroo, or squirrel protecting you. Rather, you have the protection of the spirit of the entire species of eagle, kangaroo, or squirrel.
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Source: Shamanic Journeying: A Beginner's Guide, Pages: 20
Contributed by: Crispini