THE LANGUAGE OF WOLF, CELTS

In Celtic mythology Wolf was associated with strength, courage, loyalty, endurance & sharp intelligence, perceived as both a guide & a guardian in the spiritual realm. Wolf was sacred & noble creature, considered to be the protector of forests & the night.
There are the stories of the descendants of the Wolf, the stories of Cormac Mac Airt, the mythical high king of Ireland who was suckled by a she-Wolf.. Some Celtic bronzes show a Wolf swallowing a man who offers no resistance, probably because he is dead. Wolf is much bigger than man & hence may be a god. These bronzes could represent a belief of returning of men to their ancestors after death, or to the underworld god, he devoured the dead.
Many Celtic myths involving three Wolves believed to represent the three stages of life: birth, life & death. The number three in the Celtic concept present the three worlds: the upper, middle & lower worlds & Wolf is believed to be able to move between these worlds.
Celts also believed that Wolf was a powerful symbol of the Moon & they associated him with transformation, intuition & the hunt.
Celtic warriors would adorn their shields, helmets & banners with Wolf symbols to embody the animal’s ferocity & bravery. It is believed that Celtic warriors would often wear Wolfskin cloaks or Wolf inspired jewelry to tap into the Wolf’s protective energies. Caesar's de Bello Gallico, IV, 1: "even in the coldest parts they wear no clothing whatever except skins, by reason of the scantiness of which, a great portion of their body is bare & besides they bathe in open rivers." In battle, the war cries were often likened to the haunting howl of the Wolf, designed to intimidate enemies & bolster the morale of the warriors.
Those who resonate with the Celtic Wolf are often seekers of knowledge & eager to embark on a spiritual journey. Wolf’s ability to adapt to different environments & his sharp instincts make him a symbol of adaptability & guidance during times of change.