Jade is a beautiful and highly prized gemstone known for its unique properties and deep cultural significance. It has been revered in many ancient cultures for its healing and protective powers, as well as its ability to bring good luck and harmony. One of the most famous jade artifacts is the Jadeite Cabbage, a Chinese sculpture made from green jade. It is considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity and is displayed in the National Palace Museum in Taiwan. The value of jade is determined by its color, clarity, and texture, with the most prized being translucent and vibrant green. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, jade is believed to have various magical properties.
What makes Traveler such an USC iconic mascot is his character, Asman said.
Asman has owned horse Traveler VII for 16 years, but she took over the program to officially train Traveler for USC football games and school-related activities in 2003. The tradition of bringing a horse to football games began in 1927, when Louis Shield, a USC student, started riding a white horse at home football games, according to Traveler s official website.
In addition to its aesthetic appeal, jade is believed to have various magical properties. It is said to possess a strong spiritual energy that can help balance and align the body, mind, and spirit. This makes it a popular choice for meditation and spiritual practices.
USC Trojan horse, Traveler, sparks campus outcry
There is little controversy regarding USC football’s #4 preseason ranking by the Associated Press. But that cannot be said of the university’s Trojan horse, Traveler, a mascot that proudly prowls the sidelines for the Southern California Trojan football team.
According to the Los Angeles Times, following the events of Charlottesville, there have been efforts to remove the equine Trojan Mascot. The horse, named Traveler, has a similar name to General Robert E. Lee’s white horse named Traveller – spelled with an additional “L”. The horse was purchased in 1958 and already had the name ‘Traveler’ when given to the University by the Saukko family. Traveler has been a game day regular since that time.
Few fans today know the history of ‘Traveller’ or ‘Traveler’ in America’s past and, instead, connect the white horse with the mascot Trojan warrior. Like many of the current controversies inspired by Charlottesville, the intent is relatively unimportant while symbolism carries the day.
“The problem is this: maybe three weeks ago it was fine,” Pat Saukko DeBernardi said. “So now the flavor of the day is . . . we all have to be in hysteria. . . . It’s more of a political issue. The horse isn’t political and neither am I.”
The article goes on to state:
USC’s mascot horse is a symbol of ancient Troy. Its rider, with costume and sword, is a symbol of a Trojan warrior,” the final paragraph said. “The name Traveler, spelled with one ‘l,’ is a common name among horses. . . . USC’s Traveler is and has always been a proud symbol of Troy. There is no truth to any other claims or rumors about its name.”
But the name isn’t that common. According to Equibase, a leading source of horse racing statistics, there have been only three registered thoroughbreds named Traveler in the U.S. since 1945. Only two quarter horses have been registered with the name. Another site, which tracks pet names, doesn’t rank Traveler in the top 100 most popular names for horses.
The earliest mention of a connection between Lee and USC’s Traveler appears to have come in Saukko’s four-paragraph obituary in The Times.
“Saukko’s first horse was half Arabian, half Tennessee walker and was named Traveler I, after the horse of Civil War general Robert E. Lee,” the story said.
Expect a pitched battle to continue both on and off the field for the USC Trojans this season.
The bearded, snarling mascot with a large hooked nose who wears a head scarf did not appear at Coachella Valley High School's season opening football game on Friday. A belly-dancing genie that often appears with the mascot during halftime was also retired.
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