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| In Scotland, the month of February was known by the Scottish Gaelic term Faoilleach, which meant "wolf-month." In Celtic tradition, it was taboo to speak the name of the wolf, and so it was known instead as a "wild dog" (faol-chú). In ancient times, the wolf was one of the animals associated with the horned or antlered god known as Cernunnos. It was also one of the animals honored by the ancient Picts. During this dark time of the year, honor the wolf and invoke its powers to survive marbh-mhios-"the dead month."
I honor the power of the wild one The wild dog of the forests Brother of fox, cousin of hound I ask for your strength and courage Your cunning and your wisdom In this, the coldest time of the year Companion of the Horned One May I have your keen sight And power to surviving the wildness So may it be! |
