![]() Artemis & Diana: Wolf Goddesses of the WoodsĪrtemis is the Greek Goddess of the hunt, the forest, archery, chastity, and the moon. In Old Norse society, wolves were invoked by warriors called the Ulfhednar in order to defeat their enemy. ![]() The gods particularly favor wolves, and my belief is that is because of their ferocity. It also reminds us of our primality, the primitive life and instincts many of us feel we have lost in modern society. The wolf represents pack-mentality, loyalty, and being fierce in the face of the enemy when it comes to protecting one’s family. And they represent parts of us that we tend to suppress. The wolf is one of those animals that many of us have a life long obsession with. Wolf gods and goddesses were depicted with the heads of wolves, transformed into wolves, or were strongly associated with wolves. Some of the more obvious animal-god connections can be seen on the ancient temple walls in Egypt. To find an image of a god or goddess in the likeness of an animal was commonplace. ![]() Wildlife was thought of as sacred in ancient times, and there are scholars who believe ancient land guardian spirits were worshiped by ancient tribes and would eventually rise to become great gods and goddesses. Some say this is because the beliefs of our ancestors were animistic – they believed everything in nature had consciousness including animals. Gods and goddesses of the ancient world often held a special connection with wolves. Unfortunately, in past years wolves were killed off because of superstition, so there aren’t nearly as many wolves as there once was. ![]() Shamans of nearly every culture have revered the wolf for its swiftness, instinctual abilities and wild freedom. Dating back thousands of years are stories of wolf gods and goddesses. One of the most majestic of the animal kingdom is the wolf. ![]()
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