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Cougar Tattoo Meanings - Cougar, mountain lion, panther, puma, catamount -- by any name this illusive member of the cat family found largely in North America is admired for its swiftness, stealth, strength and intelligence, but also for the devoted attention it pays to its young. When hunting, the cougar instinctively attacks its prey's most vulnerable spot, grabbing its victim by the throat if it can, by the spine if it can't. It can kill with one bite. Elusive, shy, withdrawn and territorial, the cougar is an obvious symbol for those who value their independence.

Powerful and decisive, this mighty cat has been adopted by Native American tribes as a sign of leadership.

Some tribes in the Americas regarded the cougar as the Protector of the Universe. North, the most significant of the four cardinal directions, took the cougar as its guardian.

A powerful animal totem, the cougar represents balanced leadership - the ability to lead without force. Nurturing as a mother, yet potent as a hunter, here we have a rare animal that combines power and protectiveness, and strength and survival. For the Cheyenne, the cougar was a symbol of the maternal spirit. For the Apache, the haunting cry of the cougar was a prelude to death.

Inca legend tells of cougar deities attending the god of creation, the Sun God. Carvings of the Inca era depict the god with a cougar at his feet. Inca regions -- as well as powerful families -- were named after the puma. The ancient Peruvain city of Cusco was said to be laid out in the shape of the big cat.

Those chosen by the cougar spirit guide must expect lessons that may destroy everything they know -- while discovering a greater purpose in life. For all its attributes, it's little wonder that the cougar had been widely adopted as sports mascot, team symbol, and brand name. From running shoes to combat helicopters to universities, the cougar or puma is proudly emblazoned everywhere.

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