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The Slavic languages share a term for "werewolf" derived from the Common Slavic vuko-dlak, meaning "wolf-furr". The wolf as a mythological creature plays an important role in Balkan and Serbian mythology and cults. [34] [35] In the Slavic and old Serbian religion and mythology, the wolf was used as a totem. [36]
Fenrir and Naglfar on the Tullstorp Runestone.The inscription mentions the name Ulfr ("wolf"), and the name Kleppir/Glippir.The last name is not fully understood, but may have represented GlæipiĘ€ which is similar to Gleipnir which was the rope with which the Fenrir wolf was bound.
She-wolf (Roman mythology) (1 C, 19 P) W. Werewolves (4 C, 28 P) Wolves in Norse mythology (5 P) Pages in category "Wolves in folklore, religion and mythology"
These are the 14 most badass mythical ... deserves an honorable mention for being the gnarliest wolf ever. Norse mythology says Fenrir, the son of Loki and Angrboda, would bring about Ragnarök ...
Crocotta – mythical dog-wolf, related to the hyena (India, Ethiopia) Cynocephaly – having the head of a dog or jackal; Dogs of Actaeon – Hunting dogs that turned on Actaeon after he was turned into a deer; Fenrir – monstrous wolf, father of the wolves (Norse) Gelert; Hellhound – supernatural dog, bringers of death (worldwide)
Mythological objects encompass a variety of items (e.g. weapons, armor, clothing) found in mythology, legend, folklore, tall tale, fable, religion, spirituality, superstition, paranormal, and pseudoscience from across the world. This list is organized according to the category of object.
In Norse mythology, Hati Hróðvitnisson (first name meaning "He Who Hates", or "Enemy" [1]) is a warg; a wolf that, according to Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, chases Máni, the Moon, across the night sky, just as the wolf Sköll chases Sól, the Sun, during the day, until the time of Ragnarök, when they will swallow these heavenly bodies.
2 In folklore and mythology. 3 Fictional wolves. 4 See also. Toggle the table of contents. ... This is a list of famous individual wolves, pairs of wolves, or wolf packs.