Tacutsi not only gives life to all she nurtures, but teaches a manner of life pleasant to the Gods. Tatewari is Grandfather Fire, instructor of shamans, giver of light, hat, and warmth - imperative for survival. The coral and rattlesnake are his emissaries. In Huichol mythology they evolved from wolves. By learning the ways of the gods, hunting the deer and offering the blood of the deer to the deities they were finally able to remain in human form.
Shamans proclaim the ability to metamorphose into wolves.
Fire or Tai, regarded as the most valuable gift of the gods, is honored in all Huichol ceremonies. Spirit Guides are intermediaries between spiritual and human spheres provided by the gods for shaman apprentices. Shamans or ambassadors to the gods are spiritual leaders called Marakame. They are considered para-normal in their powers and are an integral link between the Huichol and the deities. Tao Jreeku, or Father Sun, rules the heavens, bringing warmth and illumination.