The Skunk symbol represents the Sun, because its odor is said to permeate as does sunlight. The stripes on the animal's back reflect the light of the sun to Tawa, the creator. The symbol's inner circle represents the pure heat of the Sun, while the outer represents a less intense heat that all things require to grow. The final, outermost circle represents the fire of the sun, and the four extruding fires the cardinal compass directions.
