In Venezuela many of the ethnic groups adore animals, but others adore other elements of nature. Venezuelan indigenous mythology is full of creator gods of waters, rivers, trees, mountains. For example, there is the cult of Maria Lionza who is mother of nature. It is believed, for example, that she is the personification of some animals. She is recognized for having a feline and reptilian face. A snake held her captive and is represented on top of a tapir and accompanied by a panther. In some versions of the legend of this goddess, it is believed that she takes the form of an animal to help, but also to attack her enemy. In the Araguaca culture it is believed, for example, that some shamans or witches can assume the form of animals and from there they adore them. The most common are anacones, tigers and birds. These animals become their gods and represent for them the divine, so they do not kill them, or eat it and can even live with them. I liked reading this post, @ladyrebecca. ;) greetings