Wolves covers Fenrir, the monstrous wolf of Norse mythology bound by the gods and fated to break free at Ragnarok. The category is reserved for legendary wolves distinct from the hounds catalogued separately, which are domesticated or guardian dogs rather than wild wolves.
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The mythical wolves
This small group holds a mythical wolf, the great or monstrous wolf of legend, such as the Norse Fenrir bound by the gods and fated to break loose at the end of the world, a figure of untamed and destructive power.
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1. Divinity Atlas Directory Taxonomy, First Edition Category Tree
Divinity Atlas Directory Prose, First Edition Category Descriptions
Giants, Monsters and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth
Carol Rose, ABC-CLIO, 2000Mythical wolves across world folklore and legendView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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