On Relics of Totem Worship of the Qiang People

Totem worship of the Qiang people has a long history, which is an important part of their religious worship. The totems which the ancient Qiang people worshiped are undoubtedly many, but the later with the evolution and differentiation of tribes or ethnic groups, many totems would become submerged into the dust of history, not re-entry the eyes of the modern people. But now if we investigate the religious life of the Qiang people, we would find that many traces of the totems in former times are still faintly visible, and they are deeply affectting all aspects of life of the Qiang peole in the material and spiritual culture.