• The system of distinguishing families, clans, etc., in a
    tribe by the totem.


    Totemism meaning & definition 1 of Totemism.


  • The recognition of a special relationship between a human group or an individual and a class or species of animals, plants, or inanimate objects. The ritual relationship is usually seen as [mandated] by [superhuman] forces for [the mutual] benefit of the human and the totemic objects.

    Totemism meaning & definition 2 of Totemism.

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