Cougar Animal-Spirit of Haida
The Cougar Animal-Spirit from Haida tradition represents the powerful guardian spirits found in the rich animistic mythology of the Haida people of Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands). In Haida cosmology, the natural world is filled with supernatural beings known as Sga'na qeda's, powerful spirits that can appear in animal forms and interact with humans. Although cougars are not native to Haida Gwaii, the Haida recognized mountain lions from mainland interactions and incorporated feline spirit power into their complex totemic system. The Haida believe that animals can transform