This is the Purview of divine authority over the animal kingdom. It holds sway over all animals, as well as the iconic and mythological symbolism which humanity has given to them: the lion’s courage, the eagle’s swift wings and sharp eyes, and the owl’s wisdom are all part of the Beasts Purview.
Innate Power: Animals will never attack or harm you, unless they are compelled by magic or Legendary creatures themselves.
Many Gods have a strong symbolic connection to a single type of animal — Athena’s owl, the Morrígan’s ravens, the animal-headed forms taken on by many members of the Netjer, and so on. When you first pick the Beasts Purview, you may choose to narrow its thematic focus to only a single sacred animal. When you use Beasts Boons that evoke animal traits, such as Tooth and Claw or any Beasts marvels, you must base them on your sacred animal. In exchange, you may create a motif (p. 210) based on your choice of animal, which you can use to work marvels with any Purview. An owl could provide “the swift silent hunter” or “the wisdom of the night” as a motif, while a dog might yield “the ever-faithful companion” or “hunter and tracker of prey.”