According to Aboriginal tradition, or “Dreamtime, ” each member of the tribe has his or her own totem, and the ban on that item was enforced by family and tribe.
Vastavalt aborigeenide müütidele, milles räägitakse ajalooeelsest igavikust, on igal suguharu liikmel oma tootem ning keelu seda süüa panevad inimesele peale ta perekond ja suguharu.