In "Princess Mononoke," the wolf god named Moro is a significant character and the adoptive mother of the human girl San, who is also known as the titular character Princess Mononoke. Moro is the leader of the wolf pack and fiercely protects the forest and her family from human encroachment. San, whose name means "three" in Japanese because she is the third child of Moro , is often associated with the wolves but is not a wolf herself. Moro's name translates to "elder of the wolves" or "greatest of the wolves," reflecting her status and leadership among the wolf pack.