Okay, so, I’ve been really digging into this whole killer whale symbolism thing lately. It’s way more interesting than I thought it would be! I started off just kind of curious, you know? I saw a documentary about orcas and it got me thinking about what they represent in different cultures and stuff.
So, first thing I did was just a basic Google search. I typed in “killer whale symbolism” and started reading whatever popped up. I browsed a bunch of articles, skimmed some blog posts, and just tried to get a general sense of what people were saying. There was a ton of stuff about them being symbols of power and strength, which makes sense. They’re massive, powerful predators, right?
Then, I started looking into how different cultures view killer whales. I spent a good chunk of time reading about how Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest see them. They have some really cool stories and traditions about orcas, seeing them as symbols of family, community, and longevity. That part was super interesting. I was writing down notes like crazy, trying to keep all the different tribes and their beliefs straight.
After that, I got a little more organized. I decided to make a list of the common themes I was seeing. I used a pen and paper, old school style, and jotted down things like:
- Power
- Family
- Community
- Intelligence
- Longevity
Then I dug a bit deeper into each of those themes, writing notes about specific examples and stories I found. For example, under “family,” I wrote about how orcas live in these tight-knit pods and how they care for each other. It was actually kind of touching, you know, seeing how much they value their family bonds.
I spent, like, a whole weekend on this. I even got one of those big poster boards and started making a kind of mind map. I put “Killer Whale Symbolism” in the middle and then branched out with all the different themes and cultures I was researching. My living room looked like a detective’s office for a few days!
But, you know what, I learned a ton. I found that orcas are not just symbols of power, but also compassion. I saw that different cultures have their unique stories, but there are some common threads. I feel like I have a much better understanding of these amazing animals and the meanings they hold for people around the world. And that feels pretty darn good.
What a ride!
I’m not sure what I’ll do with all this information now. Maybe I’ll write a more structured blog post, maybe I’ll just keep it in my notes for now. But, I’m really glad I went down this rabbit hole. It was a fun and interesting way to spend a few days, and I learned something new. And hey, that’s what it’s all about, right?
