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Spirit of the Wolf Screensaver: Both feared and revered, nothing captures the essence of the wolf quite like the Sioux name “shunk manitu tanka,” or “animal that looks like a dog but is a powerful spirit.” These majestic images of wolves in their natural environment will inspire your spirit.
The Dog and the Wolf, a retelling of Aesop's Fable
Hungry after an unsuccessful day of hunting, a lean Wolf came upon a well-fed Dog. Wolf could see Dog was having a better time of it than he was, so he inquired what Dog had to do to stay so well-fed. "Not much, just guard the house, show fondness to the master, be submissive to the rest of the family and you are well fed and warmly lodged," Dog replied. Wolf thought this over carefully. He risked his own life almost daily, had to stay out in the worst of weather, and was never assured of his meals. Perhaps Dog's way of life might be better.
As they continued along together, Wolf saw a place around Dog's neck where the hair was thin. He asked what this was and Dog said “it is just the place where my collar and chain rub.” Wolf stopped short. “Chain?” he asked. “You mean you are not free to go where you choose?” “No,” said Dog, “but what does that mean?” “Much,” answered the wolf as he trotted off. “Much.”
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