Fetishes are generally animals and occasionally supernatural spirits each of which helps the Zuni people. The Zuni believe that the characteristics that live in each of these beings is transferred to the stone fetish. These traits then help whoever possesses that particular fetish. Badger (south)—healers, aggressiveness, perseverance Bear (west)—healer, strength, introspection Beaver—promotes family unity Buffalo—strength, endurance to rise above one’s weaknesses Coyote (east)—ability to laugh at oneself, humor Deer—abundance in the natural world Eagle (zenith or sky)—spirit, a connection to the Divine Fox—camouflage, protection Frog—fertility, invokes the spirits to bring rain Horse—partnerships, stamina, mobility, and strength Mole—(nadir or underworld) protector and hunter of the lower region, the underground Mountain Lion—(north) leadership, resourcefulness Owl—wise, smart, patient Ram—male fertility Raven—healer Snake—a force in life, death and rebirth Turtle—longevity, assures rainfall Wolf (east)—teacher, pathfinder on the journey of survival