Someone might scoff: "Why this illustration? There’s nothing here."
But I’ll say: "Don’t rush. Pause. Give your eyes a moment."
Then, you might witness a birth. From the white void, meaning emerges. This tiny being blends into the background, almost invisible.
Why? The snowy environment created it, will feed it, and protect it.
Though small, it’s an agile and fearless predator. It can hunt animals larger than itself. In desperate situations, it might even dare to attack a human.
Legend has it that Duke Alan of Brittany, nicknamed "Twisted Beard," once fled from the Normans. He noticed an ermine, which, like him, was blocked by a river but suddenly turned back, choosing death over the mud. The creature’s courage inspired Alan II and his comrades. Today, an ermine adorns Brittany's coat of arms and flag [Wiki].
Its hunting strategy is fascinating. The ermine rarely hides in ambush when seeking prey, preferring direct attacks. One of its techniques is the so-called "war dance"—instead of chasing its target, the ermine performs acrobatic, seemingly meaningless tricks. Slowly but surely, it closes the distance until it’s close enough to strike [Wiki].
The format of this article doesn’t allow for a deeper dive into the life and habits of this remarkable creature. But perhaps that limitation only highlights the main idea:
Nothing is as it seems. A single drop contains an ocean. The smallest being hides a sleeping giant. A part reflects the infinite cosmos in its fractal design.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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