In the great epic poems of cultures in both the East and the West, a manly, fierce yell was a desirable trait for a warrior to have. These roars aren’t limited to the animal kingdom, though. If the roar doesn’t work to stave off the fight, well, hopefully it was fierce enough to instill some fear into one’s foe, leading him to struggle less fiercely and submit sooner, rather than later. If a male mammal can dominate his opponent into submission with just a roar, he eliminates the risk of getting killed or seriously injured and saves himself precious energy. The aim of this pre-fight auditory showdown is actually to avoid having the conflict escalate into a physical altercation. Yelling is inherently aggressive and often the prelude to actual physical violence.Īcross mammal species, males will frequently engage in posturing that includes roaring, snorting, or screeching. Throughout cultures and time, shouting and yelling have typically been categorized as masculine acts.

I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world.” –Walt Whitman “I too am not a bit tamed-I too am untranslatable

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