The wolves are the heroes in this live recording from two of New England's foremost folk storytellers. Brought out in January 2007, 'Wolves!' received a Parents' Choice Silver Honor award in April, and a starred review in July's Booklist magazine. Full reviews can be read at the couple's website, linked at left. Gripping, funny, moving, always entertaining, Jennings and Ponder present their original treatments of three traditional tales in which the wolves are not the enemy. The stories are humorous, touching, and dramatic; the wolves are sometimes heroes, sometimes chumps, but always sympathetic characters with whom we can identify, and worthy of our love and respect. All three stories are performed in the duo's signature duo storytelling style: voices intertwining and overlapping in a kind of narrative counterpoint. In and around the tales, the couple plays Celtic music on harp and concertina. Hungry Wolf's Lucky Day Pieced together from several Eastern European traditions, with an original 'happy ending,' this story features a sad-sack old wolf, who is continually frustrated in his search for a lucky breakfast. Eventually, a parade of lemmings mistakes his open mouth for the sea. This is probably Tim and Leanne's funniest story, with foreshadowings of Wiley Coyote, and some sly social commentary. (Georgia & Poland) Dog and Wolf An old dog, run off the farm because he's too feeble to keep the wolf away, joins forces with a wolf to get his place back, and is helpful to the wolf in return. Both animals enjoy a delightful retirement, eating and sleeping, and lying around in the sun. (Ukraine) Ailbe's Wolf Mother An abandoned child is raised by wolves, and later becomes a bishop and a saint. He rescues his wolf mother from a hunt, and entertains her (and his wolf-brothers) every evening at dinnertime. A warm and emotional story, with music throughout. (Ireland.) Tim and Leanne say: One of the cruellest and longest 'wars' in history was waged by Europeans and Euro-Americans upon the wild wolf. Images of ravening wolves in art and story are as wrong, ingrained, and vicious as the cruellest racial or ethnic stereotype, and has done comparable levels of damage As we seek to restore the wolf populations of North America, we need to find other ways of looking at wolves-- ways with as much resonance and power as the fairy tales we seek to supplant-- to help us come to be at peace with the natural world. BIOGRAPHY: Tim and Leanne have been making their living together since 1990, performing in Vermont, New England, and points much further afield. In 2005, they were featured at Jonesborough's National Storytelling Festival and the Hudson Clearwater Revival; in 2006 they performed at the Toronto Storytelling Festival, then returned to Tennessee for a week as Tellers in Residence at the International Storytelling Center. Their other storytelling recordings include the ALA award-winning 'World Tales Live at Bennington,' and Tim's solo tape, Weatherbeard ('a rare thing, a tape you cannot upon any invocation of willpower resist listening to'-- SingOut!) They have also recorded two albums of Celtic music: The Water Kelpie and Sheefra.
The Stereotypical images of a Wolf (Image generated by Nigel Pye) Wolves have been a part of European mythology and folklore for thousands o...
I came across a poem today. The words and images moved me to tears, each time I watched this video. May it touch your soul as well. Video excerpt from Living with Wolves and Wolves at our Door &nbs…
Merlin (pictured in the beautiful drawing by Alan Lee above) is a figure intimately connected with forests in Arthurian lore. After the disastrous Battle of Arderydd, Merlin goes mad and spends years as a wild man in the woods, living...
Be drawn into the untold stories of wolf of the wild with our collection, capturing moments of tranquility, survival, and the sheer will to thrive. These images, in their vibrant clarity, narrate the silent tales of resilience and beauty in the animal kingdom, inviting viewers to contemplate the narratives woven into the tapestry of the natural world. Perfect for storytellers, conservationists, and anyone moved by the profound stories of nature.
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For centuries, the wolf has been held in high regard by many Native American tribes. Many tribes had such respect for the wolves, they actually compared themselves to the pack, both in characteristics and lifestyle. one of many native myths involving wolves a chief, with a howling wolf by his side Native Americans have often respected the wolf for its deep devotion to family. Native Americans hunted for their families and the entire tribe, just as wolves hunted for the entire pack. Wolves never kill more than necessary to survive, and neither did the tribes. Native American hunters even tried to imitate the hunting tactics of a wolf—being compared to a wolf was considered the highest form of praise for a hunter. While the Native Americans were not naturally aggressive, they would fight to the death to protect their own and their territory, just as wolves do. Some tribes even went so far as to mimic the wolves’ migration habits—if food became scarce in their home territory, tribe leaders would move the tribe to an entirely new territory. a modern piece of Native American jewelry This extreme respect also led to the Native Americans repeated use of the wolf as a symbol in religion and mythology. Many Native American religions regarded the wolves as magical creatures. Some religious beliefs say wolves were involved in the creation of the world. Several tribes also believe that wearing the skin of a wolf could possess magical powers, and increase the success of a hunt or bring a chief’s son back to life. In the Navajo tradition, members of the tribe believed donning a wolf skin allowed that person to transform into a wolf. Wolves are also featured in native jewelry as well artwork. They are generally portrayed as howling at the moon, and this image is often used in totems or amulets. We should all take note of the Native American view on wolves, and learn to respect them for their redeeming characteristics. Come back soon for more awesome info on wolves! http://www.wolfsongalaska.org/wolves_in_american_culture.html http://www.helium.com/items/1707340-native-americans-and-wolves http://www.indians.org/articles/timber-wolves.html *images found on google
Have you ever wondered about the mysterious world of black wolves? Are they merely a myth, or do they truly roam the wilds, their sleek forms blending
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