"Wolves are mirror images of our soul" Throughout ancient history the wolf was admired and respected as a symbol of strength, intelligence and courage. Neolithic artists duplicated its image on cave walls. Shamans sought its power. Even Romulus and Ramous founders of Rome, were reportedly nurtured and raised by Wolves. The perception of Wolves as dangerous creatures sterns less from truths than from cultural myths. For Centuries the Wolf has been used as a symbol of evil in Europe and American society. Why is the Wolf subject to all this misunderstanding? Perhaps because the Wolf is seen as a symbol of wilderness. Traditionally, human society has wanted to dominate nature. The Wolf may have become a symbol of evil primarily because it could not be tamed.
"A Wolf, it is said, can hear a cloud pass overhead" Perhaps the most heartfelt appeal of the Wolf is the expressive nature of it's face. Unlike other animals, the Wolf can express "how it feels "through a variety of subtle facial gestures. These gestures are amplified by black and white markings that outline the Wolf's eyes, ears, lips and muzzle. Wolves, communicate with each other in a variety of ways. They are best known for their howls which are melodious eerie and spine tingling. Wolves howl to advertise their presence and warn strange wolves away from their territory, to gather the pack together when they are separated. Before a hunt pack members gather, lick each other's muzzles and engage in a group howl. This ceremony may serve to unite the pack.
