Wolf Paw Pendant with Triquetra Knotwork Design

Throughout many cultures, few animals evoke such strong emotions as the wolf. Norse mythology in particular pays homage to this animal with many tales and legends. Whether in the form of Fenrir, the monstrous wolf created by Loki to slay Odin during Ragnarok (the end of the world), or in the legends of the two wolves of Odin, Geri and Freki (meaning "the ravenous" or "greedy one"), it's clear that wolves were considered creatures of great power and importance. In Celtic society, many tribes claimed to be descended from wolves, and they generally believed wolves to positive symbols of transformation associated with the moon. This wolf and moon connection likely originates from the Celts, where the mythology claims the wolf would chase the sun down each day, catching and devouring it at dusk, thus allowing the moon to rise at night. Celtic mythology also considered the wolf to rule over winter, which was the time from Halloween to February. A wolf was also the companion animal to the Cel