Wolverines are animals found in the known world. They are presumably similar to the real-life animal, which has a reputation for ferocity.
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Syrio Forel teaches Arya Stark to be as fierce as a wolverine. The girl remembers the words during times of danger.[1][2]
A Clash of Kings
Arya continues to remember Syrio's words.[3][4]
Quotes
All that Syrio Forel had taught her went racing through her head. Swift as a deer. Quiet as a shadow. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Quick as a snake. Calm as still water. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Strong as a bear. Fierce as a wolverine. Fear cuts deeper than swords. The man who fears losing has already lost. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Fear cuts deeper than swords.[2]
—thoughts of Arya Stark
She tried so hard to be brave, to be fierce as a wolverine and all, but sometimes she felt like she was just a little girl after all.[4]
—thoughts of Arya Stark
References
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 32, Arya III.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 50, Arya IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 5, Arya II.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 9, Arya III.