Jackal Tracks
Clever guardians, tricksters, and companions in myth and life.
Jackal Gods
From ancient Egypt to West Africa, jackals have walked the boundary between the living and the dead. Anubis, the jackal-headed Egyptian god, guarded the dead and judged who was worthy to enter the afterlife
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Hermanubis blended jackal worship with Roman and Greek tradition.
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Native Americans believed supernatural forces could inhabit jackal bodies.
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In Senegal, the jackal is said to be the first creature created by the supreme being.
Cunning and Clever
Black-back jackals are the most cunning animals on the planet. They are also the smallest of the three types of jackals: black-backed, golden, side-striped.
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They will set false traps for other animals to distract them from found food source for themselves.
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These are crepuscular creatures who remain active during dusk and during dawn, in order to avoid most animals who prey during night or day.
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The Native American culture also symbolized the Jackal for their trickery.
Family above All
When adolescent jackals are grown and ready to move on, they will remain in their original pack if there are younger siblings who need protection and care.
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Jackals are a monogamous creature with one mate for life.
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They create small packs, usually of four to five per pack.
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Each pack has its own unique howl, and only members of that pack will respond—even if it’s a call for food.
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Loyalty to family is a primary trait
Solitude
Though fiercely loyal to their pack,
jackals also relish time alone in quiet reflection.”
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Jackal be Nimble, Jackal be Quick & Clever, Loyal, Mysterious