Truth of a Feather

After reading in POL about the meaning of images, and how we see so many different signs and symbols, it really gets you to think on why people do what they do, and if there is really meaning behind it. One great example of this, is how so many people have a tattoo of a feather, in all different shapes and sizes, in all different areas, but do they really know the meaning behind that feather? It’s not something that just falls out of a bird, I can tell you that. It actually has great meaning to Native American Tribes. The feather symbolizes trust, honor, strength, wisdom, power, freedom and many more things according to 'Indians.org.' When a newcomer is acknowledged in a tribe, he receives a feather from all the other men in that tribe, and they are to wear or show off that feather with all the upmost respect. I think this is a great example of an image that not everyone may not know the real meaning behind..