Wolf head ring Because the wolf can see at night, it has been a symbol of light, a solar animal, a warrior hero and even a mythical ancestor for some people. Chinese and Mongolian dynasties are descendants of the blue celestial wolf (Genghis Khan claimed to be a direct descendant of this wolf). Some European cultures held the wolf in high regard, it was a popular totem animal of the Celts. It still is a totem of the Native American Indians, who connect the wolf with mountains and high places. It is also a teacher, an initiator and a guide to the sacred.