Odamogan Living History Museum

O-da-mo-gan Clan $25.00 - $55.00
O-da-mo-gan is the Abenaki word for Dragonfly. The Dragonfly is looked upon as a good luck symbol, not to mention eating large amounts of mosquitoes. Although the Dragonfly is very small, it does great things.

A-wa-sos Clan $55.00 - $100.00
Awasos is the Abenaki word for Bear. Some legends say that the Bear is the closest animal to man. The bear is strong and can do greater things.

Ma-gôl-ibo Clan $100.00 - $500.00
Ma-gôl-ibo is the Abenaki word for Caribou. This animal was used by the Native Peoples in pre-contact time for food and clothing. Caribou were able to travel great distances.Wô-boz Clan $500.00 - $900.00 Wô-boz is the Abenaki word for Elk. This animal roamed throughout the eastern parts of this country and was used if one could be caught. However, like the Caribou, the Elk no longer roam the woods of Maine.

Môz Clan $900.00 and up.
Môz is the Abenaki word for Moose. This animal pushed out the Caribou and the Elk by following the melting snow pack from the last ice age. The Caribou and Elk can be found north and west of Maine. The Moose was used extensively in the interior of “Maine” for food and Clothing. The Moose has done great things for the Native Peoples of what is now the State of Maine.