Werewolf - Wikipedia In folklore, a werewolf [a] (from Old English werwulf ' man-wolf '), or occasionally lycanthrope [b] (from Ancient Greek lŭkánthrōpos ' wolf-human '), is an individual who can shapeshift into a wolf, or especially in modern film, a therianthropic hybrid wolf–humanlike creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or
Werewolf | Names, Movies, Real, Weaknesses, Syndrome . . . In European folklore, a werewolf is a man who turns into a wolf at night and devours animals, people, or corpses but returns to human form by day Where does werewolf lore come from? Stories of men turning into beasts go back to antiquity
Werewolf (Lycanthrope) - Mythology. net A werewolf refers to the idea of a person being able to transform themselves into a wolf and assume wolf-like mannerisms While the existence of werewolves has never been proven, they are common in folklore around the world – especially in Europe
Werewolf Legends - HISTORY Werewolves are, according to some legends, people who morph into vicious, powerful wolves Others are a mutant combination of human and wolf But all are bloodthirsty beasts who cannot control
The Origins of Werewolves - Owlcation Read on to learn all about the history and development of the werewolf legend, including its appearance in Greek mythology, the frenzy over werewolves in the Medieval Ages, and the link between werewolves and vampires Stories of the merging of man and beast tap into primal fears about our own nature
Are Werewolves Real? Werewolf History and Facts - TODAY To learn more about werewolves, or lycanthropes as they are officially termed, TODAY com talked to Woods and other experts who break down the origin, facts and history of werewolves, why they
Types of Werewolves: Understanding the Various Legends and Traits Werewolves have captivated human imagination for centuries These mythical creatures, also known as lycanthropes, are humans with the ability to transform into wolves The idea of turning into a wolf has appeared in many cultures, each with its own unique twist on the werewolf legend