“It’s believed we have two souls: one body soul and another spirit soul.” “A single eagle feather in your hair or around your neck can be a protection during prayer,” said Deer Woman Danner, an elder at Potawatomi Indian Reservation near Kansas City. They use these messages to help guide them through life and provide motivation for all of their actions, as they are very spiritual people. The Native Americans believe that the feather carries a message from their ancestors. Native Americans believe that when a bird molts it loses some of its power to fly high into the air because, through contact with Earth where all plants grow, they will regenerate their plumage with fresh powers from Mother Nature. All living things have a spirit, and the feathers of a bird are seen as its skin or hide. The Native American culture has a deep-rooted belief that animals and all natural things possess inherent virtue, power, and wisdom. What is the Significance of Feathers in Native American Culture?
