About Voice of the Animal

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In myths, legends, and fairy tales from all over the world, the hero or heroine is often helped in their quest by an animal providing assistance, guidance, support, and protection. In studies of these various narratives, it has been discovered that in all cultures there is one steadfast rule that must be followed: the advice of the animal helper is always correct. It does not matter what the animal helper tells the hero or heroine to do: fight, don't fight, lie, don't lie. What matters is following the animal's advice. If not, then disaster is sure to strike and the hero or heroine certain to fail.

This extraordinary finding serves to elevate the importance of animals in daily life. Stories from all cultures serve to acknowledge, celebrate and hold sacred the connection between the animal world and the human world. This kind of bond between animal and human still exists in today's world; animals continue, as they have for centuries, to guide, teach and protect humankind.

Voice of the Animal speaks to the rich legacy and heritage of our connection to animals, a timeless tradition expressed through myth, folklore, fairy tales, and legends from cultures all over the world, as well as through popular culture in film, books, and advertising.

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"Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace."
Albert Schweitzer