Because of a lack of understanding, legend created diverse attitudes towards the wolf. It was often feared and loathed while on the other hand revered and perceived as a protector.
Mountain people believed the wolf was a guardian; his skull would often be used as a charm to chase demons and shrines were built to encourage the protective power.
In the legend of The Quiver of the Mountain Spirit a blind lute player, lost on a mountain, is guided down by what he believes is a hunter...he later discovers as he approaches the village that the hunter is a kind wolf.
