BRINGING THEM BACK

Lately there is a lot of chatter about the “Dire Wolf Pups” recently created by Colossal.  Now, if you follow any of the truthers online you know that this is nothing new.  Scientists have been creating Clones, Hybrids, and Chimeras for some time.  

So, why all the fuss at this time?  What is it they are working (as in witchcraft/magic) with the stories in print and video?  You know they do not waste their time and money.  They are likely communicating something to each other but also planting ideas in the minds of the masses.

Have we not learned anything about what happens when new species are introduced to an environment?  WHO gave them the authority to do this?  What is the reason?  Don’t we have enough animals competing for food sources?   Is this why they are killing of all the animals historically used as food sources?

We will take a look at the current articles you will see the pups.   After all, who doesn’t love puppies??  What better spokesmen could they have for their wicked agenda than sweet little, snow-white infant pups??  What a way to pull on your heart strings.

Let’s dive right in and see what we can surmise from all the data…starting from the term “Dire Wolf”.

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THE RESURRECTION OR DE-EXTINTION OF THE DIRE WOLF

Origin and history of dire

dire(adj.)   

“causing or attended by great fear, dreadful, awful,” 1560s, from Latin dirus “fearful, awful, boding ill,” a religious term, which is of unknown origin. Apparently a dialect word in Latin; perhaps from Oscan and Umbrian and perhaps cognate with Greek deinos “terrible,”  (the root of the word DINOSAUR)   Sanskrit dvis- ‘hate, enmity, enemy,” from PIE root *dwei-, forming words for “fear; hatred.”DEFINITION/MEAINING OF DIRE:

  1. dire – adjective  desperate, 

    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

    “a desperate illness”; “on all fronts the Allies were in a desperate situation due to lack of materiel”- G.C.Marshall; “a dire emergency”

  2. awful, dire, direful, dread(a), dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible adjective

    causing fear or dread or terror

    “the awful war”; “an awful risk”; “dire news”; “a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked”; “the dread presence of the headmaster”; “polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was”; “a dreadful storm”; “a fearful howling”; “horrendous explosions shook the city”; “a terrible curse”
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Dire Straits and Furies

Dire and fury share a history in Roman mythology, as each of these words is connected to the Erinyes, the avenging and terrifying deities of ancient myth who tormented criminals. The Romans referred to these goddesses as either the Dirae or the Furiae. The former is from the Latin word dirus, from which dire is descended, and the latter comes from furere, from where we get fury. The word dire is often found in conjunction with straitsin dire straits is used of a situation that is very bad or difficult. Our records indicate that this phrase began to be used in English at the end of the 18th century, when it appeared in Francis Fawkes’s The Argonautics of Apollonius Rhodius: “When now the heroes through the vast profound, Reach the dire straits with rocks encompass’d round.”

Origin and history of wolf

larger carnivorous canine of the Old World, hunting in packs, destructive to farm animals, and occasionally attacking humans; Middle English, from Old English wulf “wolf; wolfish person, devil,” from Proto-Germanic *wulfaz, from PIE root *wlkwo- “wolf.”This is reconstructed to also be the source of Sanskrit vrkas, Avestan vehrka-; Albanian ul’k; Old Church Slavonic vluku; Russian volcica; Lithuanian vilkas “wolf;” probably also Greek lykos, Latin lupus. Germanic cognates include Old Saxon wulf, Old Norse ulfr, Old Frisian, Dutch, Old High German, German wolf, Gothic wulfs. Old Persian Varkana- is “Hyrcania,” district southeast of the Caspian Sea, literally “wolf-land;”The type of a predator, it was commonly contrasted to sheep; in reference to persons in Middle English it denotes rapacity, ferocity, one who preys on the innocent or powerless. Also a complimentary word for a warrior in Germanic given names, as AdolfRudolph. The animal probably was driven to extinction in England by the end of the 15th century, in Scotland by the early 18th. The U.S. gray wolf is a different and larger species.Wolves as a symbol of lust are ancient, such as Roman slang lupa “whore,” literally “she-wolf” (preserved in Spanish loba, Italian lupa, French louve). The equation of “wolf” and “prostitute, sexually voracious female” persisted (wolfesse glosses Latin lupa late 14c.), but by Elizabethan times wolves had become primarily symbolic of male lust.The specific use of wolf for “sexually aggressive male” is attested by 1847. Colloquial wolf-whistle is attested by 1945, American English, at first associated with sailors ashore.The image of a wolf in sheep’s skin is attested from c. 1400. To cry wolf “raise a false alarm” is by 1812, from the well-known moral story of the shepherd boy (attested in English by 1690s). To keep the wolf from the door “keep out hunger or want” is by late 15c.

This manne can litle skyl … to saue himself harmlesse from the perilous accidentes of this world, keping ye wulf from the doore (as they cal it). [“The Institution of a Gentleman,” 1555]

The wolf-spider (the European tarantula) is so called by c. 1600, for prowling and leaping on its prey rather than waiting in a web. Figurative throw (someone) to the wolves is by 1927.

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The earliest fossils of a wolf perhaps domesticated comes from Belgium.  I pulled an exerpt on the finding from my post on Belgium:

BAAL – BELGIUM – LORD/OWNER/MASTER – ROYAL LINE – 10 Kingdoms

  BELGIUM Restored 2/19/22 Belgium,[A] officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest. It covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.5 million, making it the 22nd most densely populated country in the world … Click Here to Read More

The Big Search to Find Out Where Dogs Come From

Mietje Germonpré, a paleontologist at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, is one of the many scientists participating in the dog project. She was one of a number of authors on a 2013 paper in Science that identified a skull about 32,000 years old from a Belgian cave in Goyet as an early dog. Dr. Wayne at U.C.L.A. was the senior author on the paper and Olaf Thalmann from the University of Turku in Finland was the first author.

Dr. Germonpré said she thinks dogs were domesticated some time before this animal died, and she leans toward the idea that humans intentionally bred them from wolves.

A wolf on display at the Oxford Museum of Natural History.
A wolf on display at the Oxford Museum of Natural History.Credit…Andrew Testa for The New York Times

The Word of God tells us that in the last days people will die by wild beasts.  Check out the following post:

To Kill With the BEASTS of the Earth

FOLKS, whether you want to believe it or not… WE ARE LIVING in the TIME OF THE END.  The world is about to run into its expiration date.  There is an awful lot of jockeying and wrestling for position as the various forces seek to gain control of whatever they can an hold onto. Man … Click Here to Read More

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Story by Mike Snider, USA TODAY

Colossal chief science officer Beth Shapiro, at left, and Ben Lamm, co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, with an image of the dodo, an extinct bird that Colossal has announced it hopes to bring back with its biotech and genetic technology.

Colossal Biosciences caught our imagination – and elicited memories of “Jurassic Park” – when the Dallas-based biotech company announced back in 2021 it would use cutting-edge genetics editing technology to bring back the woolly mammoth.

Am I the only one who wonders why anyone would want to do that??  It cannot end well.  At least in my opinion.  I mean…didn’t they watch the movies??  Doesn’t anyone recognize that we have made a mess of the environment with all the “scientific” projects in effort to make it “better”?

This week, the company really turned heads with the release of photos and videos they say depict living, breathing dire wolves – predators thought to be killed off on this continent at the Ice Age’s end about 13,000 years ago.

Colossal’s gene editing advances allowed them to harvest ancient DNA from real dire wolves fossils – a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull – and create dire wolf genomes. Then, they edited the genome of the dire wolf’s oldest surviving relative, the gray wolf, to express dire wolf traits. Surrogate dog mothers successfully gave birth to fertilized dire wolf eggs and now Colossal has three dire wolf puppies living on the company’s expansive preserve.

Colossal also used the technology to give birth to four red wolves, an endangered species. The successful birth of the dire wolves buttresses Colossal’s goals of helping “de-extinct” species and to sustain some endangered species.

Preserving, expanding, and testing genetic diversity should be done well before important endangered animal species like the red wolf are lost,” said Harvard Medical School geneticist and co-founder of Colossal, George Church in a statement. “The dire wolf is an early example of this, including the largest number of precise genomic edits in a healthy vertebrate so far. A capability that is growing exponentially.”

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 1 Corinthians 3:19

This is what happens when humanity gets tood big for their britches.  Satan’s minions have the world all pumped up believing that they are EQUAL TO GOD, if not GREATER.  Such silly fools.
The truth is that the world works because GOD designed it and GOD is in control of it.  He is well able to keep it and us.  However, when humanity is determined to have it their way…God steps back and let’s it happen.  BOY CAN WE MAKE A MESS.  

The Angels that fell into this same trap were so much smarter than we are, yet they messed with God’s creation and ended up corrupting everything so badly that God had to wipe it all out and start over.  

Get ready for the ultimate end to what is going on in our world today.  Just as the Word of God warned us, in the LAST DAYS it will be JUST AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH.  And here we are.  I used to say that we had not fallen so far as Sodom and Gomorrah, because the Word of God says that EVERY MAN in SODOM called for the Strangers/Angels to be brought out so that they could violate them.  Which would mean that everyone in Sodom was homosexual or at least perverted.  But here we are today, and we are quite nearly at that point.  Once we opened the doors, the flood flowed through and swept everyone away into a world of lust, lusciousness and perversion.  That is exactly what happened with this topic.  As soon as they made it legal and acceptable to experiment with human genes and stem cells…the crazed “scientists” who know no bounds just went wild.  Corrupting ALL FLESH.  

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Using gene-editing technology as well as fossils and modern-day descendants of once-extinct species, we may see by 2028 what these animals lost to time looked like.
Meet Romulus and RemusThe dire wolf pups that have defied all odds with the world’s first “de-extinction.” The pups were genetically engineered by scientists after going extinct more than 10,000 years ago. 

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The Woolly Mammoth Comeback: Scientists Are Closer Than Ever

Here’s what other projects are underway at Colossal Biosciences.

Colossal’s goal to bring back the woolly mammoth and how the woolly mouse fits into the plans

Church and Ben Lamm, a technology and software entrepreneur, cofounded Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences in 2021 to “rapidly advance the field of species de-extinction,” Their first announced project: a next-generation woolly mammoth. Using gene editing technology to update Asian elephant DNA, they set out to create a “cold-resistant elephant with all of the core biological traits of the woolly mammoth,” they said at the time. The mammoth could revitalize Arctic grasslands and result in “major climate change-combatting properties including carbon sequestering, methane suppression and light reflection,” the company says on its website.
Yes, yes…they always offer justification for their madness.  How they can possible know how their project will actually affect the environment or even the animals themselves is beyond reason.  There is no way for them to project any of that.  They are just speaking out of their own thirst for power and recognition…and funding.  

It will walk like a woolly mammoth, look like one, sound like one, but most importantly it will be able to inhabit the same ecosystem previously abandoned by the Mammoth’s extinction,” says Colossal, which hopes to have its first woolly mammoth calves by 2028.
I am sorry folks…but they have no idea what the environment was like when these animals walked the earth.  They can only guess and surmise. They can’t even accurately evaluate what is going on with our CLIMATE now.   One minute we are headed for an ice age, the next we are faltering under impossible heat, one minute it is a hole in the ozone, the next minute it is the melting icebergs, the next minute it is all because of cow farts and carbon dioxide.   IT IS ALL BS!  

An illustration of an adult male woolly mammoth navigates a mountain pass in Arctic Alaska, 17,100 years ago. The image is produced from an original, life-size painting by paleo artist James Havens, which is housed at the University of Alaska Museum of the North.© James Havens, The Havens Studio

Earlier this year, Colossal offered a glimpse into its advances with the reveal of the “Colossal Woolly Mouse,” which was born in October 2024 and genetically engineered to have characteristics that could eventually be used in creating the next-generation woolly mammoth embryo to be born by a female elephant.

Mammoth DNA genes were identified and modifications were made in laboratory mice so they would have “dramatically altered coat color, texture, and thickness reminiscent of the woolly mammoth’s core phenotypes” or characteristics, the company said at the time.

“This is a very, very big step for us because it proves that all of the work we’ve been doing for the last three years on the woolly mammoth is exactly what we predicted.” Lamm previously told USA TODAY.

Advances made on the Tazmanian Tiger

Back in 2022, Colossal said it was working with the University of Melbourne’s Thylacine Integrated Genetic Restoration Research, or TIGRR, Lab, to bring back the Australian thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) and reestablish the Tasmanian tiger on the island of Tasmania off the southeast tip of Australia.

Had the tiger not been killed off – a predator, it threatened sheep and livestock and was essentially hunted to extinction by 1936 – it could have helped prevent the spread of a facial tumor disease that is eliminating the Tasmanian devil population, researchers previously said.
Interesting… the Tasmanian devil is going extinct not because it is being hunted…but due to some kind of tumor… which they claim could have been eradicated if the Tasmanian tiger was still around?
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The thylacine (/ˈθləsn/binomial name Thylacinus cynocephalus), also commonly known as the Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian wolf, is an extinct carnivorous marsupial that was native to the Australian mainland and the islands of Tasmania and New Guinea. The thylacine died out in New Guinea and mainland Australia around 3,600–3,200 years ago, prior to the arrival of Europeans, possibly because of the introduction of the dingo, whose earliest record dates to around the same time, but which never reached Tasmania. Prior to European settlement, around 5,000 remained in the wild on Tasmania. Beginning in the nineteenth century, they were perceived as a threat to the livestock of farmers and bounty hunting was introduced. 

So, the Tasmanian Tiger was not wiped out by hunting.  Though possible the last batch that were left on the island of Tasmania.  But on mainland Australian and the island of New Guinea they died from unknown causes… but perhaps by the introduction of a non native species…the dingo, 3,200 to 3,600 years ago.  Just how much can YOU believe they KNOW about what happened to those animals?
I find it interesting that just like the Dire WOLF, the Tasmanian Tiger is a WOLF species.  The reason I find that interesting will be clear later in this post.

In October 2024, Colossal said it had assembled the most complete Tasmanian tiger genome, a major step toward de-extincting the animal, thanks to genetic material harvested from a complete head of an adult thylacine that was skinned and preserved in ethanol.

“The thylacine samples used for our new reference genome are among the best preserved ancient specimens my team has worked with,” Beth Shapiro, Colossal’s chief science officer, said at the time. “It’s rare to have a sample that allows you to push the envelope in ancient DNA methods to such an extent. We’ve delivered a record-breaking ancient genome that will accelerate our thylacine de-extinction project.”

Colossal, a Texas-based bioscience company, and researchers at the University of Melbourne, want to use genetic engineering to bring back the thylacine, the Tasmanian tiger.© Colossal

Bringing back the dodo

Two years ago, Colossal added the dodo, which went extinct more than 300 years ago, to the list of animals it’s seeking to bring back. The birds, which were larger than turkeys, were killed for food by Portuguese sailors who discovered them on the island of Mauritius, off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Pigs and other animals brought to the island also ate dodo eggs.   Again, humans interfering with the natural environment causes disastrous results.  But, they want you to focus blame on people hunting for food to survive, rather than the error of bringing in non native species.

“The dodo is a prime example of a species that became extinct because we – people – made it impossible for them to survive in their native habitat,” said Shapiro, who is on leave from the University of California-Santa Cruz where she led the Paleogenomics lab that sequenced the dodo genome and subsequently created a thylacine genome.   

“I particularly look forward to furthering genetic rescue tools focused on birds and avian conservation,” she said at the time.

Not just dire wolves born at Colossal, red wolves, too

The genetics work done to bring back the dire wolf also led to cloning advances the Colossal researchers used to achieve the birth of four red wolves from surrogate mothers.

An endangered species, there are fewer than 20 red wolves remaining in North America, Colossal says. By adding red wolves born at Colossal, the red wolf population could be boostedsimilar to how the gray wolf population in Yellowstone was increased.

WOLF POPULATIONS INTHE USA

The gray wolf population was at its lowest point around 1940, with estimates suggesting only a few hundred individuals remained in the lower 48 states. By the 1950s, the once thriving wolf populations across North America had been decimated, reduced to scattered remnants clinging to survival in remote areas. In many regions, including states like Wisconsin, wolves were declared extirpated by 1960. When most of America was splattered with small family farms for whom the wolves were a threat and a nuisance.  1940 would have been right after the dust bowl which left all the grasslands desolate and everyone scrambling for food and changed our society from small farmers to migrant workers.

The increase in numbers of wolves resulted from proliferation of reproducing packs when food became more abundant in the early to mid-1970s.

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 provided a crucial legal framework for protecting wolves and other threatened species.

In 1980 the wolf population crashed due to a disease, canine-parvovirus.

 The Endangered Species Act, along with carefully planned reintroduction programs, such as the one in Yellowstone National Park in 1995 reintroduced WOLVES to Yellowstone and helped to initiate the precipitate the process of wolf recovery.

In Ontario, in the winter of 1997, a particularly virile male wolf radically changed the genetic makeup of an isolated group of wolvesSource

The wolf reconquers Europe: populations increase by 60% on the continent in a decade…

The wolf has taken advantage of the protection granted in recent years in several countries in Europe and has increased its population on the continent by almost 60% in the last decade, reports Europa Press. This growth contrasts with the decreasing trend of large carnivore populations worldwide.

The Wolf Population in the USA (2022 – 2023)


WOLF POPULATION IN THE USA IN 2025
(At Least) 13 states in the United States have (known and recorded) wolf pack populations. Most of these are located in the country’s northern half, with only a few exceptions. The wolves in all of these states total somewhere between 14,000 and 18,000.

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The reveal of the dire wolves and accompanying news on red wolf advances lead to plenty of commotion and news coverage. 

The Interior Secretary Doug Burgum chimed in on the news via social network X (formerly Twitter), saying: “Since the dawn of our nation, it has been innovation – not regulation – that has spawned American greatness. The revival of the Dire Wolf heralds the advent of a thrilling new era of scientific wonder, showcasing how the concept of ‘de-extinction’ can serve as a bedrock for modern species conservation.”

Secretary Doug Burgum
@SecretaryBurgum
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to work with others to “conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.” The Department of the Interior is excited about the potential of “de-extinction” technology and how it may serve broader purposes beyond the recovery of lost species, including strengthening biodiversity protection efforts and helping endangered or at-risk species. The Endangered Species List has become like the Hotel California: once a species enters, they never leave. In fact, 97 percent of species that are added to the endangered list remain there. This is because the status quo is focused on regulation more than innovation. It’s time to fundamentally change how we think about species conservation. Going forward, we must celebrate removals from the endangered list – not additions. The only thing we’d like to see go extinct is the need for an endangered species list to exist. We need to continue improving recovery efforts to make that a reality, and the marvel of “de-extinction” technology can help forge a future where populations are never at risk. Since the dawn of our nation, it has been innovation – not regulation – that has spawned American greatness. The revival of the Dire Wolf heralds the advent of a thrilling new era of scientific wonder, showcasing how the concept of “de-extinction” can serve as a bedrock for modern species conservation. The Dire Wolf revival carries profound cultural significance as it embodies strength and courage that is deeply encoded within the DNA of American identity and tribal heritage. Breakthroughs of this nature will inspire leading minds and future generations of innovators to chase the impossible, capture it, and unleash its potential! The Department of the Interior looks forward to a vibrant future full of innovation that advances core missions such as wildlife conservation.

Colossal hopes to work with the U.S. government on repopulating the red wolf.

The technologies developed on the path to the dire wolf are already opening up new opportunities to rescue critically endangered canids,” said Matt James, Colossal’s chief animal officer and Colossal Foundation executive director. “The creation of less-invasive sampling tools such as our EPC blood cloning platform allows for the conservation community to ramp up biobanking efforts of those species on the brink.”

Contributing: Eric Lagatta and Marina Pitofksy, USA TODAY.

Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider  &  @mikegsnider.bsky.social  &  @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com

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Meet the pack: The story behind the return of the dire wolves from extinction

Colossal claims that three genetically modified grey wolf pupstwo males called Remus and Romulus born in October, and a female called Khaleesi born in Januaryare in fact dire wolves.

Image Source: X

The dire wolf, lost to history over 10,000 years ago, has returned! A US- based de-extinction company called ‘Colossal Biosciences’ responsible for bringing back the first animals from extinction says it has revived an extinct species – the dire wolf.

The claim made on the company’s website colossal (dot) com) says, “On October 1, 2024, for the first time in human history, Colossal successfully restored a once-eradicated species through the science of de-extinction. After a 10,000+ year absence, our team is proud to return the dire wolf to its rightful place in the ecosystem.”
It’s rightful place?  According to whom?  If it had a place at all in our world, it would have it already.  GOD decides when ANYTHING or ANYONE lives or dies. God designed the World in His infinite wisdom. He created it to all work and flow together.  He created the different habitats and created the living things to inhabit them.  There is no ONE or GROUP or ORGANIZATION that could accomplish such a feat.  GOD is the RIGHTFUL judge or what is Right and what is WRONG.  

Colossal claims that three genetically modified grey wolf pups – two males called Remus and Romulus born in October, and a female called Khaleesi born in January – are in fact dire wolves.

The company took to X and shared a video capturing the moment dire wolf puppies howled for the first time in over 10,000 years. The caption reads: “You’re hearing the first howl of a dire wolf in over 10,000 years. Meet Romulus and Remus—the world’s first de-extinct animals, born on October 1, 2024.

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SOUND ON. You’re hearing the first howl of a dire wolf in over 10,000 years. Meet Romulus and Remus—the world’s first de-extinct animals, born on October 1, 2024. The dire wolf has been extinct for over 10,000 years. These two wolves were brought back from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, meticulously reconstructed by Colossal from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years. This moment marks not only a milestone for us as a company but also a leap forward for science, conservation, and humanity. From the beginning, our goal has been clear: “To revolutionize history and be the first company to use CRISPR technology successfully in the de-extinction of previously lost species.” By achieving this, we continue to push forward our broader mission on—accepting humanity’s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state. But this isn’t just our moment—it’s one for science, our planet, and humankind. All of which we love and are passionate about. Now, close your eyes and listen to that howl once more. Think about what this means for all of us.  SOURCE
https://x.com/i/status/1909247817672957959   

What is a dire wolf?

As per National Geographic, the dire wolves weighed around 150 pounds and were larger than today’s gray wolves and roamed throughout the large swaths of America. The dire wolves were made famous in the ‘Game of Thrones’ TV series – hence the name Khaleesi, after a main character in the show.

Are dire wolves an extinct species of wolves?

As per the New Scientist, grey wolves and dire wolves were thought to be very closely related based on their physical similarities, but a 2021 study of ancient DNA revealed that they last shared a common ancestor around 6 million years ago. Jackals, African wild dogs and dholes are all more closely related to grey wolves (Canis lupus) than dire wolves are, despite their similar appearances.

What now?

Beth Shapiro of Colossal told the New Scientist that they are being raised on a 800-hectare reserve where they are being observed. “They can’t get a splinter without us knowing,” she says. There are no plans to allow them to breed.

The dire wolf is only one of several species Colossal Biosciences aims to bring back. Other candidates include the woolly mammoth, the dodo, and the Tasmanian tiger.

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If you know anything about the ruling elite you know that everything they do is Occulted.  They speak to each other through codes, using numbers, dates, symbols, and NAMES.  You can bet that when you see a name applied to anything in the news it is there for a reason, because thy own all the news.

So let’s look at some of the things connected with the names of these new dire wolves

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Khaleesi

 Derived from the fictional Dothraki language created by George R.R. Martin for his book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” Khaleesi translates to “queen” or “queenly” in English. In the Dothraki language, Khaleesi directly translates to “queen.” The term carries a sense of authority, power, and respect. It signifies a woman who holds a significant position of leadership within the Dothraki culture.
The widespread popularity of the name Khaleesi can primarily be attributed to its appearance in the phenomenal television series “Game of Thrones,” which is an adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s books. Daenerys Targaryen, portrayed by Emilia Clarke, assumes the title of Khaleesi and becomes a central character.

QUEST FOR THE THRONE – You have to see this to believe it!!

FULLY RESTORED 12/20/24 Wow, this is some very significant stuff.  Not being a fan of Fantasy Games or Shows, I have never even watched a single episode of Game of Thrones.  But, Yah made sure I did not miss this series of events.  Apparently, this promotion has been going on since March 19.  In preparation … Click Here to Read More

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Obviously, the name Khaleesi has its roots in fiction, however there is a name that is likely the real root of the name Khalessi.  It comes out of the Arab world.

Khal Meaning & Origin

Khal: The name “Khal” has diverse roots, owing much to cultural and linguistic variations. Derived primarily from Arabic, it often translates to “pure” or “innocent.” In certain contexts, “Khal” is also attributed the meaning of “leader” or “chief,” particularly in regions influenced by Islamic and Middle Eastern cultures. The name invokes notions of purity, leadership, and authority, making it both historically and culturally significant.  Source

Khal
The name “Khal” is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Arabic word “khal” which means “uncle” or “paternal uncle.” In some cultures, it is used as a respectful term to address an older male family member. Additionally, “Khal” can also be a shortened form of the name “Khalid,” which means “eternal” or “immortal” in Arabic. Overall, the name “Khal” carries connotations of familial respect and longevity.  Source

Khal :The name Khal has its roots in Arabic and Islamic cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word “khalil,” which means “friend” or “companion.” In Islamic tradition, Khalil is also the name of the prophet Ibrahim (aka Abraham), who is known as the friend of God. Source

Khal: Khal is traditionally a Arabic boy’s name, Khal meaning is “Pigeon”  Source

Khal is a name with a strong, impactful sound, often associated with strength and power. Its origins lie in Arabic, where it means “immortal” or “eternal.” Source

Khal:  The name Khal traces its origins to American culture, and it carries the inherent meaning of a leader or king. This name has a rich history that finds its roots in various aspects of society, both in the past and in modern times. Throughout history, many figures have carried the name Khal, symbolizing their authority, strength, and ability to lead. In ancient times, Khal emerged as a title given to individuals who were regarded as leaders among their people. These leaders were often known for their wisdom, bravery, and their ability to make sound decisions. In many societies, Khal represented a symbol of power and the embodiment of leadership. Over time, its usage expanded beyond a mere title and became a name bestowed upon children, signifying the hope that they would embody the qualities associated with a leader. Source

ROMULUS

The name “Romulus” is of Latin origin and is derived from the word “Roma,” meaning “Rome.” In Roman mythologyRomulus was one of the twin brothers who founded the city of Rome. The name signifies strength, power, and the founding of a great civilization.  Source

REMUS

REMUS: The name “Remus” finds its origins in ancient Rome. It is most famously associated with the legendary twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, who are central figures in the myth of the founding of Rome. According to the myth, Romulus and Remus were the sons of the god Mars and Rhea Silvia, a vestal virgin and daughter of King Numitor. The name “Remus” is believed to be derived from an ancient Italic or Etruscan name, though its precise etymology remains a topic of scholarly debate. Some theories suggest connections to words meaning “oar” or “swift,” but these interpretations remain speculative.  Source

REMUS: Meaning uncertain, possibly from Old Latin *yemos meaning “twin” with the initial consonant altered due to the influence of Romulus. In Roman legend the twin brothers Romulus and Remus were the founders of the city of Rome. Remus was later slain by his brother.  Source

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END TIMES: SEAT OF SATAN – CERN – ROME’S RESURRECTION – GIANTS RETURN

Whether you want to believe it or not, WE ARE LIVING IN THE END TIMES.  God created this Earth with an expiration date… THANK HEAVEN!!  What a merciful God we serve. There is evidence all over the world that there was a GREAT FLOOD.  A time when God had had enough of humans and was … Click Here to Read More

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This following section is taken from my post on Mardi Gras/Carnival titled:  

Much More Than Beads, Jazz and Parades!

Photo Credit From the photo above, you can probably guess that what lead me to this subject was a link to JANUS which was the topic of another article I was working on this week.  I have to tell you, the more I research, the more I find that EVERYTHING all ties together.  Every topic … Click Here to Read More

From Ancient Times

This may come as a surprise, but Mardi Gras long predates Christianity. The earliest record comes from ancient times, when tribes celebrated a fertility festival that welcomed the arrival of spring, a time of renewal of life. The Romans called this pagan festival Lupercalia in honor of “Lupercus,” the Roman god of fertility. Lupercalia was a drunken orgy of merrymaking held each February in Rome, after which participants fasted for 40 days.

Interestingly, similar to modern celebrations, the Romans donned masks, dressed in costumes and indulged all of their fleshly desires as they gave themselves to the gods “Bacchus” (god of wine) and “Venus” (goddess of love). The masks and costumes were used as disguises to allow sexual liberties not normally permitted as individuals engaged in “bacchanal,” the drunken and riotous occasion in honor of Bacchus. (The word “bacchanal” is still associated with Carnival celebrations to this day.)

As pagans converted to Catholicism, they did not want to give up this popular celebration. Church leaders, seeing that it was impossible to divorce the new converts from their pagan customs, decided to “Christianize” this festival. Thus, Carnival was created as a time of merrymaking immediately preceding their pagan 40-day fast, which the church renamed “Lent.” During Carnival, participants indulged in madness and all aspects of pleasure allowable, including gluttony, drunkenness and fornication.

The festival then spread to Europe, where it was celebrated in England, Spain, Germany, France and other countries. During the Middle Ages, a festival similar to the present-day Mardi Gras was given by monarchs and lords prior to Lent. To conscript new knights into service, the nobles would hold feasts in their honor, and they would ride through the countryside rewarding peasants with cakes (thought by some to be the origin of the “King Cake,” to be explained later), coins (probably the origin of present day Mardi gifts of “doubloons”) and other trinkets.

In Germany, there is a Carnival similar to Mardi Gras known as “Fasching,” held during the same period. To a lesser extent, this festivity is also celebrated in Spain and France.

In France, the festival was called Mardi Gras, meaning “Fat Tuesday.” This name comes from the ancient pagan practice of killing and eating a fattened calf on the last day of Carnival; it dates from the pre-Christian era when the Druids sacrificed offerings to pagan gods, seeking more fertile women and livestock. This day was also known as “Shrove Tuesday” (from the old English word “shrive,” which means to confess all sins) and “Pancake Tuesday.” The custom of making pancakes came from the need to use up all the fat, eggs and dairy products before the fasting period of Lent began.

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Lycanthropy

Lycanthropy, (from Greek lykos, “wolf ”; anthropos, “man”),  mental disorder  in which the patient believes that he is a wolf or some other nonhuman animal. Undoubtedly stimulated by the once widespread superstition that lycanthropy is a supernatural condition in which men actually assume the physical form of werewolves or other animals, the delusion has been most likely to occur among people who believe in reincarnation and the transmigration of souls.MOST pagan religions believe in reincarnation and tranmigration of souls.  That is why lycanthropy is returning right along with PAGANISM.

Usually, a person is deemed to take the form of the most dangerous beast of prey of the region: the wolf or bear in Europe and northern Asia, the hyena or leopard in Africa, and the tiger in India, China, Japan, and elsewhere in Asia; but other animals are mentioned too. Both the superstition and the psychiatric disorder are linked with belief in animal guardian spirits, vampires, totemism, witches, and werewolves. The folklore, fairy tales, and legends of many nations and peoples show evidence of lycanthropic belief.

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The True Werewolf History of Valentine’s Day
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Romulus and Remus created quite a bit of chaos by their birth. Even more so because these twins were the children of demi-gods. Their dad was Mars (or as we have seen, Hercules), the god of war and their mom a forest diety named Rhea Silva.

Romulus and Remus saved by a werewolf on this day.

As a result, these powerful babies Romulus and Remus scared the emperor. He ordered them  abandoned in the woods and left to die in the middle of winter. He also locked their mom Rhea Silva in a convent.

But the emperor didn’t know that Rhea Silva, whose name means “forest spirit” could still communicate with the animals in the forest. She made a deal with a powerful she-wolf named Lupa that if Lupa would adopt her sons and give them milk to save their lives, that she would share them with Lupa on every full moon.

Lupa agreed to the deal and found Romulus and Remus deep in the woods, roughly on this day in February. She fed them her own milk and this caused the physiological changes that would save their lives and turn them into werewolves on the full moon. So that when they became adults, on every full moon the twins would turn into werewolves and always return to her in the forest.

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Pan’s connection to Lupercalia and wolves
Saturday, February 6, 2010

There are many stories surrounding the festival of Lupercalia and its origins. As you may know, Lupercalia has to do with wolves. Wolves and the god of shepherds, sheep, and goats? Sounds like an oxymoron, but yes, there is a connection between Pan, Lupercalia, and wolves.

While Lupercalia is primarily a Roman festivalit has its origins in Ancient Greece. Originally male adolescents in Arkadia would reenact the feast of Lycaon and the gods every year. At the original feast, Lycaon prepared a feast for the Olympian gods that included some human flesh, perhaps from one of Lycaon’s male relatives. This so enraged Zeus, that he struck Lycaon’s house with a thunderbolt.
At the Arkadian reenactment, the teenagers would gather on a mountaintop and partake of a meal of animal entrails. However, amongst the animal guts was hidden one piece of human intestineIf a participant ate this juicy morsel, he would turn into a wolf and was only able to become human again if he refrained from eating human meat for nine years. Another way that the boys could achieve this lupine transformation was to swim across a special mountain pool. Once again, after nine years, they could regain their human form.

How does this relate to Pan? Arkadia is one of Pan’s original domains, so therefore he was naturally involved. In fact, he was sometimes referred to as Lykaian Pan (Wolf Pan) because it was believed that he held the secret to becoming a werewolf and controlling them. This belief traveled to Rome via Hermes’ son, Euandros, who exported the cult of Pan Lykaios and the festival of Lykaia (remember where the boys would eat humans) to Italy. This festival later became the festival of Lupercalia.

Once the wolf festival was transported to Rome and became Lupercalia, many different stories and deities became associated with the celebration. However, Pan still kept his hooves’ involved in the festivities. To honor Pan, two goats and a dog were annually sacrificed. The dog was sacrificed because they were sacred for their ability to protect flocks and because Pan raised houndsSkin from the sacrificed goats was used for the flails that the Lupercalia runners would whip the female spectators with. It was believed that through this aggressive behavior Pan would bless the ladies with fertility.
Besides being linked to wolves through Lupercalia and the Lykaia celebration, Pan is also linked to wolves through other myths. One myth is a version of the Echo story. Upon her refusal of Pan’s love and affection, Pan turned a group of shepherds into wolves and had them chase Echo and tear her to pieces. In other myths Pan turns shepherds that disturb him during his noon nap into wolves and have them devour their flocks. Occasionally, the sheep and goats would be turned into wolves to attack a shepherd who had displeased Pan.
Pan is not just the god of flocks and shepherds. As master of Arkadia, he has the power to change humans and animals into wolves and other creatures, but that’s another story.

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wolf

(adopted from a piece found long ago on a listserv)
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The Anglo-Saxons, like many old European peoples, seemed to have a double perception of wolves. On the one hand, wolves were feared and hated. Wolves had been driven from farmlands for centuries. In “Deor’s Lament” the evil king Eormanric has wylfenne geðohtas (“wolfish” — perhaps “she-wolfish” — “thoughts”). The enemy Danes in “The Battle of Maldon” are waelwulfas (“slaughter-wolfs”). And Wulfstan names the devil a werewulf.

On the other hand, as the name Wulfstan shows, Wulf is one of the commonest compounds in Anglo-Saxon names, appearing also in Beowulf (literally “bee-wolf,” a kenning for “bear”), Cynewulf, Ealdwulf and Ethelwulf.

Surnames like Lowell, Lovel, and Lovett are versions of diminutives of “wolf” in Old French or Anglo-Norman, either from nicknames “wolf cub,” or meaning “son of Wolf.” They came to England with the Normans. Richard Luvel (Ricardus lupellus in a c. 1118 charter from Sussex) was descended from William, earl of Yvery, who was called Lupellus to distinguish him from his father, Robert, who had acquired the nickname Lupus because of his violent temper. The Italian equivalent, Lupino, was the name of a theatrical family who settled in England by 1642.

Wulf by itself, however, was late and uncommon as a personal name in Old English. M. Redin, “Studies on Uncompounded Personal Names in Old English” [Uppsala, 1919] doubts if any of the examples are really native and not from viking. The modern frequency of the surname in the U.S. is due to immigrants from Germany.

A like ambivalence seems to have characterized the attitude toward elves, who were regarded by the ancient Germanic peoples as a race of powerful supernatural beings. On the one hand, there are metrical charms against curses and injuries thought to be caused by the malevolent work of elves. On the other hand, Ælf ranks with wulf among the most popular component in Anglo-Saxon names, many of which survive as modern given names and surnames: Ælfræd “Elf-counsel” (Alfred), Ælfwine “Elf-friend” (Alvin), Ælfric “Elf-ruler” (Eldridge), also women’s names such as Ælfflæd “Elf-beauty.”

It’s possible that these and other given names had become traditional and were bestowed without a thought to their etymologies. Modern English-speaking people have and give names simply because they like the sound of them or because they are the names of relatives or close friends. But the play on the name of king Æðelræd II, in his epithet of Unræd, seems to argue against this, at least in the case of the Anglo-Saxons. His subjects must have known his name means “good-counsel” before they could convert it to “no-counsel.”

The wolf, it seems, earned esteem for ferocity and courage. From ancient times people cross-bred their dogs with wolves. The Louvre in Paris is said to be so named because its builder, Philip Augustus, intended it as a wolf kennel.

Germanic folklore in general seemed to associate the bear with the solitary champion but the wolf with young warriors. In Hrafnsmal (composed c. 900 C.E.), the warriors of Harald Fairhair of Vestfold in Norway are called “wolf-coats” because of their fierce fighting quality. But wolf as an outlaw who preys on society is also a force, in the person of the young warrior hiding in the forest, waiting for vengeance. The hero Sigmund and his son Sinfjotli, preparing to avenge their kinsmen on King Siggeir, hid in the forest, put on wolfskins, and spoke with the voices of wolves [Volsunga saga].

Old English werewulf has two spellings: Werwulf, the name of a priest known to Alfred and mentioned in Asser’s “Life of Alfred,” and werewulf, with its proleptic -e-, in Wulfstan’s “Homily” 16b. In the ninth century it’s a proper name; in the eleventh it’s a synonym for the Devil, the wodfreca werewulf against whom all shepherds should guard their flock.

Those are the only two appearances in Old English, but there are many variants in other Germanic languages — Wargwolf, waragulph, etc. — many of them, like Alfred’s Werwulf, used as proper and place names. The later Scandinavian versions have verulfr, “man/wolf.” Marie de France spells the word three different ways in her “Bisclavret”: garwal, garwaf, garwalf.

French loup-garou is a redundancy: “wolf-man-wolf.” The garou (Old French garoul) is cognate with the garulph, gerulphos in Norman versions of the word, which breaks down to gar/war/wer “man” and ulph/wlf “wolf.” It seems to have been an attempt to wrestle Old High German *werawolf or its Frankish equivalent into the Gallic/Romanic sound system of the French tongue. But the French now use garou to mean any kind of were-transformation: chien-garou (changing into a dog) chat-garou, etc.

There are two ideas here:

1.) A man who behaves in a wolf-like predatory and destructive manner, cf. waelwulfas. “Werwulf” as a name for a man also may have had the same kind of prestige that “Wolfgang” still enjoys, back before identification with wolves and wolfpacks became associated with the criminal and the demonic.

2.) A man who can change into a wolf and back. This condition is also called lycanthropy. Lykos is Greek for “wolf,” anthropos for “man.” Old diagnoses of lycanthropy can often be attributed to the inherited defect called porphyria. Greek lycanthropos is much earlier than the Germanic words, and from the beginning seems to have been limited to madness. Later medieval and early modern writers described lycanthropy using the terms dementia canina,melancholia lupina or canina. This described a human being who thought he was a wolf, ate raw flesh, dug up graves, howled at the moon, ran around on all fours. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the term lycanthropy replaced these, and a distinction was made (sometimes indistinctly) between the madman and the sorcerer.

There’s been a lot of controversy over the Old English word wearg. Mary Gerstein’s article, which tries to reinstate the meaning of Germanic warg as “werwolf,” has been largely rejected. Wearg and German warg go back to a similar root that may have meant “strangler”; some etymologists (T.A. Karston and others) see this as a “taboo word” for “wolf,” but this hasn’t been universally accepted. Michael Jacoby and Joseph Weitenberg remark that it is only late, and mostly in Norse, that vargr (cognate with warg) acquires the meaning “wolf” along with “criminal.” In Old English, wearg means almost exclusively “criminal” or “accursed being.”

The Lex Salica, the Lex Ripuaria (both in Latin and using the word wargus) and the Scandinavian Gra’ga’s (in Icelandic and using the word varg) all have legal language wherein they declare a criminal a warg — related to our Old English wearg. In the Lex Salica and Ripuaria, as in some ancient Greek laws, this term refers to outcasts: “Let him be warg,” or, “let him be as a wolf for X amount of time who has done X.” — said of men whose behavior is so terrible that exile is the severest punishment. This isn’t to say that the warg wasn’t seen as having a wolfish quality, or that warg/wearg/vargr wasn’t a synonym for a wolf in ancient times. It’s just that we don’t have proof.

This phrasing also turns up in some Hittite texts. Punishment by exile and “wargness” is usually reserved for heinous crimes like digging up graves or oath-breaking. But Jaan Puhvel shows that the Hittite word for “wolf” is not the one that relates to warg. It’s the word hurkel in the Hittite laws that has etymological relationship with warg. This word means a sex-offender.

The Hittite says this:

If anyone abducts a woman and if those who go after/behind, three persons or two persons, are killed, there will be no compensation. You have become a wolf. UR-BAR-RA.

This word is not the hurkel word. So Weitenberg is fairly skeptical that there is any proof that warg/hurkel definitely meant “wolf” rather than just “heinous person.”

Nonetheless, the wolf has long been associated with certain anti-social human behaviors: lack of decency, overwhelming sexual and other appetite, digging up graves (no sense of propriety), turning on brother wolf (no ability to honor an oath). So it’s no wonder that the werewolf and the heinous criminal are bound in association. Perhaps there was a common thread in Indo-European tribal law associating criminals with wolves and other things “out there in the night.”

The “wolf-man” is a pretty universal concept, appearing in cultures all over the world that encounter wolves (Navajo, Sioux, etc.). The Scandinavian warriors had an established mythology about wolf-warriors in the ulfhethennir and the berserkir, Loki and Fenris.

A Roman view of the wolf may be reflected in the Latin lupa, literally “she-wolf,” which was a term for “prostitute,” and has yielded words for “whore” in some Romance languages (cf. Spanish loba, Italian lupa, French louve).

Some ancient Greek associations between gods and wolves might have sprung from confusion of lykos “wolf” and words derived from the disused Greek word lyke “light.”

“Zeus Lykaios” was associated with wolves. The myth told of a man named Demetrius who was turned to a wolf by the god, but, if he could refrain from eating human flesh, could regain his human form. If he ate the flesh he was cursed to remain a wolf. It is possible (but some scholars disagree) that the word Lykaios comes from the masculine form of the “wolf” noun.

According to A.B. Cooke’s “Zeus A Study In Ancient Religion,” Zeus Lykaios was Zeus wolf-god and also Zeus the light-god. But there was a definite cult of Zeus Lykaios at a temple on Mt. Lykaion in Arkadia. According to Cooke, he-wolves were kept at Zeus Lykaios’s sanctuary there as sacred animals. [Volume I, Chapter 3 pages 63-99.] They offered human sacrifices to him. Pliny and Augustine both mention the temple. Many of his images were dressed in wolf skins. Zeus Lykaios also had a cult at Kyrene, and coins with this image were found at Sparta. Lykaon the son of Pelasgos, built a town of Lykasoura on the slopes of Mt. Lykaion and he was said to have given Zeus the name Zeus Lykaios. He also held a festival called Lykaia.

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Romulus and Remus

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In Roman mythology, Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the founders of the city of Rome. They were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or in some variations the demi-god hero Hercules) and their story is recorded by many authors including Virgil who claims their birth and adventures were fated in order for Rome to be founded.

The Birth & Parentage of Romulus & Remus

Romulus and Remus were the direct descendants of Aeneas, whose fate-driven adventures to discover Italy are described by Virgil in The Aeneid. Romulus and Remus were related to Aeneas through their mother’s father, Numitor. Numitor was a king of Alba Longa, an ancient city of Latium in central Italy, and father to Rhea Silvia. Before Romulus’ and Remus’ conception, Numitor’s reign was usurped by Numitor’s younger brother, Amulius. Amulius inherited control over Alba Longa’s treasury with which he was able to dethrone Numitor and become king. Amulius, wishing to avoid any conflict of power, killed Numitor’s male heirs and forced Rhea Silvia to become a Vestal VirginVestal Virgins were priestesses of Vesta, patron goddess of the hearth; they were charged with keeping a sacred fire that was never to be extinguished and to take vows of chastity.

A servant placed the twins into a basket & ONTO the River Tiber; the river carried the boys to safety.

There is much debate and variation as to who was the father of Romulus and Remus. Some myths claim that Mars appeared and lay with Rhea Silvia; other myths attest that the demi-god hero Hercules was her partner. However, the author Livy claims that Rhea Silvia was in fact raped by an unknown man, but blamed her pregnancy on divine conception. In either case, Rhea Silvia was discovered to be pregnant and gave birth to her sons. It was custom that any Vestal Virgin betraying her vows of celibacy was condemned to death; the most common death sentence was to be buried alive. However, King Amulius, fearing the wrath of the paternal god (Mars or Hercules) did not wish to directly stain his hands with the mother’s and children’s blood. So, King Amulius imprisoned Rhea Silvia and ordered the twins’ death by means of live burial, exposure, or being thrown into the Tiber River. He reasoned that if the twins were to die not by the sword but by the elements, he and his city would be saved from punishment by the gods. He ordered a servant to carry out the death sentence, but in every scenario of this myth, the servant takes pity on the twins and spares their lives. The servant, then, places the twins into a basket and onto the River Tiber; the river carries the boys to safety.

The Discovery of Romulus & Remus

The river god Tibernus ensured their safety by calming the river, and he caused their basket to catch in the roots of a nearby fig tree. The tree was located at the base of the Palatine Hill in the Velabrum swamp. The twins were first discovered by a she-wolf or lupa, who suckled them and they were fed by a woodpecker or picus. Eventually, they were discovered and cared for by a shepherd and his wife: Faustulus and Acca Larentia. The two boys grew up to be shepherds like their adoptive father. One day while they were herding their sheep, they were met by shepherds of King Amulius. These shepherds started a fight with Romulus and Remus in which Remus was captured and taken before King Amulius. Romulus gathered and incited a band of local shepherds to join him in rescuing his brother. King Amulius believed that Rhea Silvia’s children were dead; he did not recognize Remus or Romulus. Romulus freed his brother, and in the process killed King Amulius.

Romulus began to dig trenches & to build walls around his hill: the Palatine Hill.

Romulus & Remus Argue

After Amulius’ death, the brothers rejected the citizens’ offer of the crown of Alba Longa and instead reinstated Numitor as king. They left Alba Longa seeking to found their own city, and each set out to find the best locale. The brothers quarrelled over the location of the foundation of their new city; Romulus wished to start the city on the Palatine Hill, while Remus wished to found it on the Aventine Hill. In order to settle their disagreement, they agreed to consult augury; augury is a type of prophecy in which birds are examined and observed to determine what actions or persons the gods favour. Each brother prepared a sacred space on their respective hills and began to watch for birds. Remus claimed to have seen six birds, while Romulus said he saw twelve birds. Romulus asserted that he was the clear winner by six birds, but Remus argued that since he saw his six birds first, he had won. The brothers remained at a standstill and continued to quarrel until Romulus began to dig trenches and build walls around his hill: the Palatine Hill.

Death of Remus & Founding of Rome

In response to Romulus’ construction, Remus made continuous fun of the wall and his brother’s city. Remus was so bold as to jump over Romulus’ wall jestingly. In response to Remus’ mockeries and for jumping over his wall, Romulus, angered by his brother’s belittlement, killed him. There are several versions as to how Remus was killed on the day Rome was founded. In Livy’s version, Remus simply died after jumping over Romulus’ wall, which is thought to be a sign from the gods of Rome’s power and fate. According to St. Jerome, Remus was killed for his mockery by one of Romulus’ supporters, either Fabius or Celer, who killed Remus by throwing a spade at his head. Afterwards, Romulus mournfully buries his brother, bestowing upon him full funeral honours. However, most sources would convey that Romulus killed Remus. Remus’ death and founding of Rome are dated by Livy to April 21st, 753 BCE.

Beginnings of Rome: War & Peace

Romulus named his city Roma after himself. Following the foundation of his city, Romulus instated a government system that implemented senators and patricians. As the popularity of his city and government system grew, so did the population. Rome’s initial population was supplied by fugitives, exiles, runaway slaves, and criminals and other castoffs. Due to the inflation of the male population, Rome was unable to produce any generations of their own. As a result of the low ratio of women to men, the newly Roman men decided to abduct women from a neighbouring city. They invited the Sabines and Latins to a festival of Cronus at the Circus Maximus, and while the men of these cities were distracted, the Roman men carried off their women into Rome. Many of these women were persuaded to marry; however, in response to this rape or abduction of women, the Sabine and Latin men went to war against Rome. Romulus was the definitive winner of this war and his victory was Rome’s first triumph.

A truce formed between the Romans & Sabines along with Tatius & Romulus agreeing to form a joint reign of two kings.

Although defeated, the Sabine king, Titus Tatius, attempted to assault Rome by marching on the Capitoline citadel. The citadel’s commander’s daughter promised to open the gates for the Sabine army if they gave her whatever “they bore on their left hand.” When the Sabine army passed through, the poor girl expected hundreds of golden bracelets, but unfortunately she was crushed to death by their large shields. The Sabines besieged the Romans and the Romans almost lost until Romulus prayed to Jupiter for help. Jupiter answered, aiding the Romans to a final victory. Eventually, a truce formed between the Romans and Sabines along with Tatius and Romulus agreeing to form a joint reign of two kings. They jointly ruled for five years, and integrated each other’s customs from calendars, gods, and even military tactics. This was a time of peace within Rome, but this intercity harmony ceased due to Tatius’ actions. After these prosperous five years, Tatius was caught sheltering some of his allies who had robbed the neighbouring allied Lavinians and murdered some of their ambassadors. The Senate decided that Tatius must go to Lavinium to sacrifice and appease both the locals and god in regards to his crimes. While in Lavinium, Tatius was assassinated and Romulus became the sole king of Rome. For the next 20 years, Romulus sought to expand Rome’s land through war. When Numitor died, Romulus incorporated Alba Longa into Rome’s government and lands. Through Romulus’ reign, he slowly became more autocratic and the Senate became resentful.

Romulus & Remus Panel of the Franks Casket
Romulus & Remus Panel of the Franks Casket
Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin (Copyright)

Death of Romulus

The life of Romulus has several endings depending on the myth and source. In one myth, Romulus mysteriously disappeared in a storm or whirlwind. Romulus is claimed to have ascended to the heavens to become a god by several eyewitnesses. There was the suspicion that Romulus’ death was plotted by the Senate in order to reassume their own power. Livy writes about these events, while Cassius Dio writes about how Romulus was surrounded by hostile, resentful senators who “rent limb from limb” the senate-house, which was then followed by an eclipse and sudden storm (which Dio claims to be the same phenomenon that happened at his birth). Romulus disappeared in 717 BCE, as reported by Plutarch, at the age of 53, but Dionysius of Halicarnassus reports that he died at the age of 55.

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The Myth of the Rape of the Sabine Women: A Founding Story

The Myth of the Rape of the Sabine Women: A Founding Story

I. Introduction

Roman mythology is a rich tapestry of narratives that not only entertain but also reflect the values and beliefs of ancient Roman culture. These myths serve as foundational stories that help to explain the origins of Rome and its people, illustrating themes of power, morality, and community. One of the most significant myths in this tradition is the story of the Rape of the Sabine Women, which is emblematic of the complexities and contradictions inherent in Roman identity.

This article aims to explore the myth of the Rape of the Sabine Women, delving into its historical context, key characters, thematic elements, and cultural impact. Through this examination, we can gain a deeper understanding of how this narrative shaped Roman society and continues to resonate today.

II. Historical Context of the Myth

To fully appreciate the myth, it is essential to understand the historical context of early Roman society. Founded in the 8th century BCE, Rome was initially a small settlement facing numerous challenges, including a lack of women to secure the continuation of their population.

As a result, the early Romans found themselves in a precarious situation:

  • Demographic imbalance: The early Roman community consisted predominantly of men.
  • Societal pressure: The need for women to marry and bear children was critical for the survival of the nascent society.

The Sabine tribe, a neighboring group, played a crucial role in this narrative. The Sabines were known for their valor and culture, making them a desirable group from whom to seek wives.

III. The Rape of the Sabine Women: A Summary of the Myth

The myth unfolds with Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, recognizing the dire need for women in his new city. To address this issue, he devises a plan to abduct the women of the Sabine tribe during a festival honoring Neptune.

Key characters in this myth include:

  • Romulus: The founder of Rome, known for his strong leadership and ambition.
  • The early Romans: Men eager to establish their families and secure their legacy.
  • The Sabine women: The victims of the abduction, embodying both vulnerability and strength.

The act of abduction itself was executed during the festivities, where Romulus and his men seized the opportunity to take the Sabine women by force. This event, often referred to as a “rape” in the ancient sense of the term meaning “abduction,” set the stage for future conflicts and the intertwining of the two cultures.

IV. Themes and Symbolism

This myth is rich with themes that reflect the complexities of power and identity:

  • Power: The act of abduction symbolizes the aggressive quest for dominance and control.
  • Survival: The early Romans’ desperation highlights the lengths communities will go to ensure their future.
  • Community building: The eventual integration of the Sabine women into Roman society illustrates the complexities of social unity.

The symbolism of the Sabine women is also significant. They represent not only the means of procreation but also the moral and ethical challenges faced by a society built on violence. Their dual role as victims and peacemakers reflects the intricate nature of Roman values.

V. The Aftermath of the Abduction

The aftermath of the abduction led to conflict between the Romans and the Sabines. The Sabine men, enraged by the loss of their women, mounted a military campaign against the Romans. However, the Sabine women, having been abducted and now married to Roman men, played a pivotal role in mediating peace.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Sabine women intervened during the battle, pleading for peace between their fathers and husbands. Their actions led to:

  • A cessation of hostilities between the two groups.
  • The eventual integration of the Sabines into Roman society, solidifying the bonds between the two cultures.

VI. Interpretations and Variations of the Myth

The myth of the Rape of the Sabine Women has been recounted in various forms throughout history. Different ancient authors offered their interpretations, each adding unique nuances to the narrative. Notable sources include:

  • Plutarch, who provides a moralistic interpretation.
  • Livy, who offers a detailed account emphasizing the political implications.

Moreover, the myth has been a popular subject in art and literature, inspiring numerous artists and writers. From sculptures to paintings, the theme of the Sabine women has been depicted in various ways, often highlighting their strength amidst turmoil.

In modern times, interpretations of the myth have evolved, focusing on themes of gender and power dynamics, prompting discussions about consent and the role of women in society.

VII. The Myth’s Impact on Roman Culture and Identity

The myth of the Rape of the Sabine Women is not just a story of abduction; it reflects deeper Roman values:

  • Masculinity: The myth reinforces the ideals of male dominance and warrior culture.
  • Honor: The conflict and resolution highlight the importance of honor in Roman society.
  • Conquest: The narrative serves as a reminder of the aggressive expansion that characterized Roman history.

Furthermore, this myth served as a political tool, promoting social cohesion and a shared identity among Romans. It reinforced the notion of a unified state born from conflict, a theme prevalent in Roman propaganda.

VIII. Conclusion

The Rape of the Sabine Women stands as a significant myth within Roman mythology, encapsulating the complexities of power, gender, and identity. As both a founding story and a cautionary tale, it invites reflection on the moral implications of its narrative. The duality of the myth—celebrating the establishment of a new society while acknowledging the violence inherent in its formation—continues to resonate in contemporary discussions about gender dynamics and societal values.

As we explore Roman myths, we uncover not only the history of a civilization but also the timeless themes that continue to influence our understanding of culture and identity today.

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When i saw the above artic this week, I had never heard it related from the ROMAN side before.  I was familiar with the RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN, from the narrative in the Word of God. No matter how many or how few tales from various nations or peoples contain a certain “myth: or common narrative”, if it is in the Word of God, I KNOW IT IS TRUE, because GOD is not a man that he should lie.  GOD NEVER LIES.  

I did not know that the Benjamite’s in the Bible who carried out the “Rape” were from ROME.  How very interesting.  Here is the story from the Word of GOD.
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21 Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpeh, saying, There shall not any of us give his daughter unto Benjamin to wife.

And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore;

And said, O Lord God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be to day one tribe lacking in Israel?

And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.

And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the Lord? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the Lord to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.

And the children of Israel repented them for Benjamin their brother, and said, There is one tribe cut off from Israel this day.

How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing we have sworn by the Lord that we will not give them of our daughters to wives?

And they said, What one is there of the tribes of Israel that came not up to Mizpeh to the Lord? And, behold, there came none to the camp from Jabeshgilead to the assembly.

For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead there.

10 And the congregation sent thither twelve thousand men of the valiantest, and commanded them, saying, Go and smite the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead with the edge of the sword, with the women and the children.

11 And this is the thing that ye shall do, Ye shall utterly destroy every male, and every woman that hath lain by man.

12 And they found among the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead four hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them unto the camp to Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan.

13 And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them.

14 And Benjamin came again at that time; and they gave them wives which they had saved alive of the women of Jabeshgilead: and yet so they sufficed them not.

15 And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.

16 Then the elders of the congregation said, How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing the women are destroyed out of Benjamin?

17 And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that be escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.

18 Howbeit we may not give them wives of our daughters: for the children of Israel have sworn, saying, Cursed be he that giveth a wife to Benjamin.

19 Then they said, Behold, there is a feast of the Lord in Shiloh yearly in a place which is on the north side of Bethel, on the east side of the highway that goeth up from Bethel to Shechem, and on the south of Lebonah.

20 Therefore they commanded the children of Benjamin, saying, Go and lie in wait in the vineyards;

21 And see, and, behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in dances, then come ye out of the vineyards, and catch you every man his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin.

22 And it shall be, when their fathers or their brethren come unto us to complain, that we will say unto them, Be favourable unto them for our sakes: because we reserved not to each man his wife in the war: for ye did not give unto them at this time, that ye should be guilty.

23 And the children of Benjamin did so, and took them wives, according to their number, of them that danced, whom they caught: and they went and returned unto their inheritance, and repaired the cities, and dwelt in them.

24 And the children of Israel departed thence at that time, every man to his tribe and to his family, and they went out from thence every man to his inheritance.

25 In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.

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One Wolf Can Cause Up To $162,000 in Losses Due To Reduced Growth and Pregnancies

Motion-activated field cameras, GPS collars, wolf scat analysis and cattle tail hair samples are helping University of California, Davis, researchers shed new light on how an expanding and protected gray wolf population is affecting cattle operations, leading to millions of dollars in losses.

 Long believed extinct in California, a lone gray wolf was seen entering the Golden State from Oregon in 2011, and a pack was spotted in Siskiyou County in 2015. By the end of 2024, seven wolf packs were documented with evidence of the animals in four other locations. As wolves proliferated, ranchers in those areas feared they would prey on cattle.

Tina Saitone, a University of California, Davis professor and cooperative Extension specialist in livestock and rangeland economics, sought to quantify the direct and indirect costs after the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) launched a pilot program to compensate ranchers for wolf-related losses.

“There’s not really any research in the state on the economic consequences of an apex predator interacting with livestock,” Saitone says in a release from UC Davis about the project.

Results from the study include:

  • One wolf can cause between $69,000 and $162,000 in direct and indirect losses from lower pregnancy rates in cows and decreased weight gain in calves
  • Total indirect losses are estimated to range from $1.4 million to $3.4 million depending on moderate or severe impacts from wolves across the three packs
  • 72% of wolf scat samples tested during the 2022 and 2023 summer seasons contained cattle DNA
  • Hair cortisol levels were elevated in cattle that ranged in areas with wolves, indicating an increase in stress

According to the Public Lands Council, “The recovery of the gray wolf is a success story for the Endangered Species Act, and the time is now to recognize that success. Delist wolves now.”

They encourage producers to contact their members of Congress and ask them to support H.R. 845, The Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025.

In the press

The “Los Angeles Times” published an article on April 21Beautiful, deadly: Wolves stalk rural California. Cattleman Joel Torres was interviewed for the article and shared how wolves are tearing into baby calves and yearlings.

In the article, Torres explained what the apex predators do to the cattle in his care at Prather Ranch, an organic farm in Siskiyou County dedicated to raising beef in a natural, stress-free environment.

Wolves often attack from behind and rip victims apart while they’re trying to flee. Once they bring a cow or calf to the ground, the pack will pick around, eat the good stuff, particularly the rectum and udders, and then leave them and go to the next one, Torres says.

There’s no saving the calves that have been attacked by the wolves. He explains he’d like to shoot the wolves, at least a few, to teach the pack that there are “consequences to coming around here and tearing into our cattle.”

But the predators remain on the state’s endangered species list, and aggressive measures to control their behavior are strictly forbidden.

Not just California
Wolf attacks are not confined in California. Since wolves were reintroduced in Colorado in December 2023, ranchers have also been dealing with depredation of calves.

As reported by Drovers, the wolves released in Colorado were from packs in Oregon that were known to have killed livestock in 2022 and 2023.

Your Next Read: Ranchers Concerned Over Six Confirmed Wolf Kills in Colorado

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Science correspondent, BBC News
Watch: Experts dispute claims dire wolf brought back from extinction

There is a magnificent, snow-white wolf on the cover of Time Magazine todayaccompanied by a headline announcing the return of the dire wolf.

This now extinct species is possibly most famous for its fictional role in Game of Thrones, but it did exist – more than 10,000 years ago – when it roamed across the Americas.

The company Colossal Biosciences is behind today’s headlines. It announced that it used “deft genetic engineering and ancient DNA” to breed three dire wolf puppies and to “de-extinct” the species.

But while the young wolves – Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi – represent an impressive technological breakthrough, independent experts say they are not actually dire wolves.

Zoologist Philip Seddon from the University of Otago in New Zealand explained the animals are “genetically modified grey wolves”.

Colossal publicised its efforts to use similar cutting edge genetic techniques to bring back extinct animals including the woolly mammoth and the Tasmanian tiger.

Meanwhile experts have pointed to important biological differences between the wolf on the cover of Time and the dire wolf that roamed and hunted during the last ice age.


Two of the puppies at one month of age

Paleogeneticist Dr Nic Rawlence, also from Otago University, explained how ancient dire wolf DNA – extracted from fossilised remains – is too degraded and damaged to biologically copy or clone.

Ancient DNA is like if you put fresh DNA in a 500 degree oven overnight,” Dr Rawlence told BBC News. “It comes out fragmented – like shards and dust.

“You can reconstruct [it], but it’s not good enough to do anything else with.”

Instead, he added, the de-extinction team used new synthetic biology technology – using the ancient DNA to identify key segments of code that they could edit into the biological blueprint of a living animal, in this case a grey wolf.

So what Colossal has produced is a grey wolf, but it has some dire wolf-like characteristics, like a larger skull and white fur,” said Dr Rawlence. “It’s a hybrid.”

Dr Beth Shapiro, a biologist from Colossal Biosciences, said that this feat does represent de-extinction, which she described as recreating animals with the same characteristics.

A grey wolf is the closest living relative of a dire wolf – they’re genetically really similar – so we targeted DNA sequences that lead to dire wolf traits and then edited grey wolf cells… then we cloned those cells and created our dire wolves.”

According to Dr Rawlence though, dire wolves diverged from grey wolves anywhere between 2.5 to six million years ago.

“It’s in a completely different genus to grey wolves,” he said. “Colossal compared the genomes of the dire wolf and the grey wolf, and from about 19,000 genes, they determined that 20 changes in 14 genes gave them a dire wolf.”

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The edited embryos were implanted in surrogate domestic dog mothers. According to the article in Time, all three wolves were born by planned caesarean section to minimise the risk of complications.

Colossal, which was valued at $10bn (£7.8bn) in January, is keeping the wolves on a private 2,000-acre facility at an undisclosed location in the northern US.

The pups certainly look like many people’s vision of a dire wolf and the story has gathered global attention. So why is this scientific distinction important?

“Because extinction is still forever,” Dr Rawlence told BBC News. “If we don’t have extinction, how are we going to learn from our mistakes?

“Is the message now that we can go and destroy the environment and that animals can go extinct, but we can bring them back?”

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What role will these pseudo-dire wolves play in the wild? Would they behave like the long-extinct predators they mimic, or simply resemble them in form not function? Ecosystems are delicately balanced networks of interaction – adding a creature that is similar but not identical to a former apex predator could have unpredictable consequences.

The young wolves are reportedly living in a 2,000-acre nature reserve at a secret location. So, while the reserve is surrounded by a 10ft fence, the wolves have plenty of room to roam and could encounter other wildlife.

Some researchers argue that instead of chasing lost species, we should focus on protecting the biodiversity we still have. Resources poured into de-extinction could arguably be better spent preserving habitats, restoring degraded ecosystems, and preventing modern extinctions.

Colossal’s dire wolf project is not a resurrection – it is an imitation.   SOURCE

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