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Wolf legend, enemy, icon

Wolves have long evoked both fear and admiration as symbols of beauty and danger. Their image has changed dramatically through the centuries from creator and helper to symbol of evil; from predator to prey; from legend to icon. The many legends, myths and facts in Wolf, provide a compelling look not only at a remarkable animal, but also at a complex and ever changing relationship. An examination of the human wolf relationship, through legends, myths and facts, features one hundred fifty color photographs that captures the wolf in its natural habitat. A passionate look at one of the most fascinating animals in the world. Throughout history, wolves have fascinated, inspired and terrified people around the world. Fierce, loyal, tribal and intelligent, these animals are the subjects of this intimate portrait. Early humans shared a nomadic hunting lifestyle with wolves and identified with their social structure and family life. They wrapped wolves in the golden cloth of legend, revering them as creators and helpers. Some, with great pride, even claimed wolves as their direct ancestors. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, the author weaves together ancient legends, up-to-date science, historical writings and personal observations with artifacts and the penetrating photography of Daniel J. Cox. The result is the magnificent, passionate and powerful story of an animal worth understanding and preserving. Provides early myths and legends, stories that record the earliest human wolf encounter; how wolves work together to hunt, for protection, and to take care of the young; how wolves organize the hunt and select their prey; how, from ancient times, wolves have been role models for warriors; how wolves have been seen as a great source of power and healing; how humans have hunted wolves beyond all reason or need; and what the future holds for this magnificent animal. Wolf blends natural science, history, and folklore to explore our fascination with one of the most complex creatures in the world. The book explores how humans have interacted with wolves, from the earliest creation myths to current attempts to restore near extinct populations.

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