LISTEN TO THE ANIMALS . . . ONE STORY AT A TIME.

In myths, legends, and fairy tales from all over the world, the hero or heroine is often helped in their quest by an animal guide, animal helper, or animal companion providing assistance, support, and protection. In these stories from all cultures, only one steadfast rule has emerged that must always be followed, and this is the rule:

     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 by the famous psychologist Marie Louise von Franz, serves to elevate the importance of animals in daily life. Stories from all cultures 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.


THE PEOPLE BEHIND VOICE OF THE ANIMAL:

Rae Ann Kumelos, the creator and voice of Voice of the Animal, holds a Ph.D. in Mythological Studies, and Master's degrees in Literature and Mythological Studies. A lifelong champion of animals and animal rights, Rae Ann has spent many years studying the role of the animal in myth, literature, and popular culture. She found the stories she studied from all over the world so compelling she wanted others to share in the knowledge of the timeless bond between humankind and the animal guides, animals helpers, and animal companions that share our lives. From that desire was born Voice of the Animal.   more >>

Sam Atkinson of Atkinson Entertainment (505-474-5756) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and his childhood friend and virtuoso engineer, Chris Jaramillo, record, mix and provide sound effects and music for Voice of the Animal.

The beautiful artwork found on the cd covers are courtesy of brilliant artists and great friends, Jan Taylor and Nadi Spencer.

Who Writes the Scripts for Voice of the Animal? Rae Ann Kumelos is the main writer and editor for Voice of the Animal. Rae Ann writes about animals for a variety of publications; her Ph.D. dissertation is on the role of the animal in various mythological traditions.

Contributing Writers: Jacqueline Feather, Ph.D., a native New Zealander living in California, is an award winning screenwriter and Jungian analyst candidate at the C.G. Jung Study Center in Southern California. Jacqui holds a Ph.D. in Mythological Studies and M.A. in Counseling.