The mythical figure of Medeina, the ancient Lithuanian goddess, served as the supreme protector of the wilderness and its inhabitants. Described as a shapeshifting deity who could take the form of a she-wolf, she represented the delicate equilibrium between the human world and the untamed forest. Historical accounts and folklore highlighted how she was revered through symbolic rituals, such as non-lethal sacrifices and royal offerings made by figures like King Mindaugas. Unlike other hunting deities, her primary role was to shield nature from harm rather than assist in the hunt. Today, her legacy survives through cultural monuments and traditional stories that celebrate the sacred connection between the divine and the natural world. (Ana Novikiene's Team/Lithuania)

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Moral: True and selfless love transforms the soul.

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Moral: True love needs ultimate sacrifice.

Legend From Ribeiros Fafe, Portugal

By Ana Costa.