Birds have often been seen as a symbol of the powers above, serving not as ‘gods’ in any sense, but more as messengers and intermediaries for the Divine. Delving deeper in this symbolic view we find that each bird has its own interpretive meaning, and we have learned by our observations. The Eagle has been granted great . . . → Continue Reading: The Turkey and the Eagle – Status and Meaning
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Legend has it that the widow Coatlicue entered the Temple of the Sun, and as she did a brightly colored ball of feathers fell at her feet. She picked up this ball of hummingbird feathers and held it to her bosom, and became impregnated, soon giving birth to Huitzilopochtli. The Birth of Huitzilopochtli He was born with a . . . → Continue Reading: Aztec Stories of the Hummingbird Spirit Hummingbird and Ancient Deities We know this small yet captivating bird as the hummingbird. In Mexico the humming-bird was known as Colibri. in ancient Mexico legend, the hummingbird has played its part. The deity and war-god Huitzilopotchili was adorned with the feathers of the hummingbird, in fact the name Huitzilopotchli came from two words meaning . . . → Continue Reading: Iron Bird: Hummingbirds in the Early Days of the Americas How the Hummingbird Found Her Colors – A Mayan Legend Tzunuum, the sacred hummingbird, was created by the Great Spirit as a tiny, delicate bird with amazing flying skills. Tzunuum was the only bird in the kingdom who could fly backwards and hover with great ease. But Tzunuum the hummingbird was very plain to see. Her feathers . . . → Continue Reading: How the Hummingbird Found Her Colors Legends and folklore are fascinating, often mixing the physical with spiritual and metaphysical perceptions. There are many legends of the hummingbird, and this poem takes a legend approach to the creation of the hummingbird. THE BIRTH OF THE HUMMINGBIRD It was born in a valley of violets Nearly every day I as I drive home in the late afternoon or early twilight I am blessed with the opportunity to see dozens of crows fly across my path. I find these birds to be intriguing, though they cannot be trusted with their bold and curious nature. Crows are known to take whatever delights . . . → Continue Reading: Tales of the Crow – Wise Yet Wicked The crow is a mysterious and magical bird, referred to often in legend. It’s black feathers likely contribute to the mysterious and ominous view that some have for crows. The question could also be asked, “Why does the crow have black feathers?” This story is an excerpt from a book called The American antiquarian . . . → Continue Reading: Legend Has It: Why Does The Crow Have Black Feathers? Legends of the Owl – Ainu LegendsOne of the most basic tools we have for our survival and prosperity in this life is the ability to see, know and choose the best course of action. We call it many things: choosing right from wrong, making a good decision, knowing that is best or taking the higher road. Legends are not void of classification of good or bad any more than any other part of life. It was believed by the Ainu, an aboriginal culture in Japan, that there were five special birds whose cry should not be imitated by anyone. They are the cuckoo, woodpecker, nighthawk, goatsucker, and the owl. These birds have the power to bewitch people by means of their cry, and sometimes do exactly that. So to imitate their call would be a direct calling, often of misfortune. Legend carried the belief that the devil often sent strange birds, and those birds carried disease here and there. The eagle owl goes beyond this warning, for the eagle owl was a deity. It would be considered blasphemy to imitate the cry of the eagle owl. The Eagle OwlThis bird was the holder of five different names. The owl itself, in the bird cult world, would be healed in the greatest esteem and care, though this respect is not carried through to all owls. Some owls are seen as carriers and causers of misfortune, even referred to as demons. The Eagle Owl was seen in a different light, and regarded as divine and beloved. Never the carrier of evil, the eagle owl would actually forewarn of impending danger, and its good will would protect mankind from that evil. |
 "Welcome to Hummingbird Shaman™. This site is dedicated to exploring our individual abilities and choices by honoring those traits in the world around us." Author Estee Taschereau brings over 30 years of introspect and spiritual studies to guide individuals to their own light through healing sessions, workshops and writings. "One of our greatest tools is the story. As we step outside our comfort zone and day-to-day perceptions we expand our consciousness in ways that express the depth of our soul". Hummingbird Shaman is an expression of taking that step, and seeing our world and our selves in a new light. It is only through our divinity that we Walk with Wings™" Private phone sessions are available by appointment. |
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