symbolism of the bear in native american culture
Importance of the bear in Native American culture. by James Johnson. Bears were an important part in Native American Indian culture as various symbols of strength, hard work, and even great love. Many tribes considered the Great Spirit to often take on the form of a bear.It would lead hunters on great chases and could die only to be reborn in the spring.y James Johnson. Bears were an important part in Native American Indian culture as various symbols of strength, hard work, and even great love. Many tribes considered the Great Spirit to often take on the form of a bear. It would lead hunters on great chases and could die only to be reborn in the spring.