This legend is central to Lithuanian national identity and has inspired countless works of art, literature, and even scientific research into the "acoustics" of such a mythical howl. 2. Military and Political History
The "Iron Wolf" ( Geležinis Vilkas ) is the foundational myth of , the capital of Lithuania.
According to 14th-century lore, Grand Duke Gediminas had a dream after a hunt in which he saw a massive iron wolf howling on a hilltop with the strength of a hundred wolves.
A major recurring NATO military exercise held in Lithuania. It involves multinational battle groups (including Norwegian and U.S. forces) focused on collective defense and interoperability on Europe's eastern flank.
The name has been used by various organizations and operations in Lithuania:
A pagan priest, Lizdeika, interpreted the dream as a sign from the gods to build a city on that spot that would be as strong as iron and whose fame would echo throughout the world.
