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WAY OF THE
WOLF
20" x30"
double matted and framed in gunmetal
Way of the Wolf shows the
Pawnee practice painting their faces white and wearing the wolf cap to take on the cunning
of the wolf, as reflected in the water.
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Wind Riders
The Renaissance of the Native American Flute
Women Who Run with the Wolves
Folklore, fairy tales and dream symbols are called on to help restore
women's neglected intuitive and instinctive abilities in this earthy first
book by a Jungian analyst. According to Estes, wolves and women share a
psychic bond in their fierceness, grace and devotion to mate and community.
This comparison defines the archetype of the Wild Woman, a female in touch
with her primitive side and able to rely on gut feelings to make choices.
The tales here, from various cultures, are not necessarily about wolves;
instead, they illuminate fresh perspectives on relationships, self-image,
even addiction. An African tale of twins who baffle a man represents the
dual nature of woman; from the Middle East, a story about a threadbare but
secretly magic carpet shows society's failure to look beyond appearances.
Three brief, ribald stories advocate a playful, open sexuality; other
examples suggest ways to deal with anger and jealousy. At times, Estes's
commentary--in which she urges readers to draw upon and enjoy their Wild
Woman aspects--is hyperbolic, but overall her widely researched study offers
usable advice for modern women. |
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