About
Faunus Wildlife Tours
Testimonial by Sir Ran Fiennes the "World's
Greatest Living Explorer".
"Terry’s enthusiasm for the Ariege
is completely justified once you discover this hidden jewel of the
Pyrenees, I recommend Eco Wildlife
Tours Pyrenees to you "
The aim of Faunus is to promote wildlife
protection & conservation.
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Terry & Denise both originate from Yorkshire
and have 2 grown up children Kerry & Terry who both live in
Yorkshire.
Terry was an RSPCA Inspector for 27 years, specialising
in working covertly and undercover for the Special Operations Unit,
investigating organised animal cruelty such as dog fighting, badger
baiting and the trade in endangered species. His work took him to
most European countries as well as Ghana, Egypt and Thailand.Terry
specialises in wildlife related issues and in his spare time he
observes and rehabilitates injured wildlife.
Terry also works as a consultant for other organisations who require
covert and undercover tactics.
Until moving to France, Denise was a school
cook in Wales. She loves to experiment using natural ingredients
found locally and specialises in vegetarian dishes, her friendly
bubbly nature always makes guests feel at home.
After many years of searching we believe Ariege to be unique, offering
a
glimpse of the real un-spoilt Pyrenees. My wife Denise and I now
want to share the experience with others.
We have created a homely atmosphere to make your stay a memorable
experience. Many of our visitors remain firm friends after their
holiday, after all we often find we share the same values with enjoying
and respecting our wild heritage.
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Faunus:
The god of wild nature and fertility,
also regarded as the giver of oracles. He was later identified with
the Greek Pan and also assumed some of Pan's characteristics such
as the horns and hooves. As the protector of cattle he is also referred
to as Lupercus ("he who wards off the wolf").
One particular tradition tells that Faunus was the king of Latium,
and the son of Picus. After his death he was deified as Fatuus,
and a small cult formed around his person in the sacred forest of
Tibur (Tivoli). On February 15 (the founding date of his temple)
his feast, the Lupercalia, was celebrated. Priests (called the Luperci)
wearing goat skins walked through the streets of Rome and hit the
spectators with belts made from goat skin.
Another festival was the Faunalia, observed on December 5. He is
accompanied by the fauns, analogous to the Greek satyrs. His feminine
counterpart is Fauna. The wolfskin, wreath, and a goblet are his
attributes.
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