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    Are Werewolves Real? Werewolf History and Facts

    • It's easy to see how, hundreds of years ago, people might have attributed unexplained acts of violence and murder to mythical monsters. In the absence of technology or the internet, it was easier to blame t… See more

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    Are werewolves real? Experts weigh in on whether or not these half-human, half beasts come out by the light of a full moon or exist solely in the movies. See more

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    The History of Werewolves

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    The Werewolf Trials

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    So, Are Werewolves Real?

    As far as werewolves actually being real and living among us, Hafdahl says that while it's a intriguing idea, it's pretty unlikely. "I'd love the answer to be, 'Maybe there's a werewolf, o… See more

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  1. Not real
    The werewolf is a mythological animal and the subject of many stories throughout the world—and more than a few nightmares. Werewolves are, according to some legends, people who morph into vicious, powerful wolves. Others are a mutant combination of human and wolf.

    Werewolf Legends - HISTORY

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    No, werewolves are not real. They’re mythological creatures that span different cultures. Each culture has its own version of a werewolf and what it means to be one.

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    Where did the werewolf myth come from?
    A werewolf in a German woodcut, circa 1512. Wikimedia The werewolf myth became integrated with the local history of Arcadia, a region of Greece. Here, Zeus was worshipped as Lycaean Zeus (“Wolf Zeus”). In 380 BC, Greek philosopher Plato told a story in the Republic about the “protector-turned-tyrant” of the shrine of Lycaean Zeus.

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    What is the difference between a werewolf and a human?
    The main difference was, of course, that the werewolf changed into human form at some point. There are several medical conditions that can mimic the appearance of a werewolf and may have contributed to early belief in the literal existence of the creatures.

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    Why are werewolves so popular?
    Werewolves have been part of European folklore for centuries, but they caught on in popularity when citizens were put on trial for ‘wolf charming’ and lycanthropy in the later end of the Middle Ages. What is a Werewolf? A werewolf is a man that has been cursed or charmed into a beast that hunts at night and craves human flesh.

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    Are werewolves real?
    The legendary creature comprised of half-man and half-beast. From campy classics like “Twilight” and “Teen Wolf” to horror movies like “The Wolfman,” werewolves are as much a part of our culture as ghosts, vampires and witches. In fact, they've been woven into our folklore for centuries, which begs the question:

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    Werewolf Legends - HISTORY

    WEBAug 23, 2017 · Learn about the origins and stories of werewolves, mythological creatures that shape-shift into wolves. Explore the possible medical explanations for some alleged werewolves and the cultural …

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  4. Wikipedia
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    Are werewolves real? The facts and history behind the …

    WEBOct 23, 2023 · Learn about the origin, folklore and trials of werewolves, the shapeshifting creatures that have been part of mythology for centuries. Find out how movies, books and pop culture have shaped our perception of …

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    Werewolves: Lore, Legend & Lycanthropy | Live Science

    WEBOct 30, 2012 · 'Real' werewolves. Today, werewolves are known to be mythical creatures found in fiction instead of lurking in the dark woods, but that was not always the case. Not so long ago,...

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    WEBSep 12, 2023 · Learn about the origins and variations of werewolf stories in different cultures and times. Find out how some medical conditions and historical events have been linked to werewolf legends.

  10. Britannica
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  11. Mythology.net
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    Werewolf (Lycanthrope) - Mythology.net

    WEBJul 7, 2018 · Learn about the origins, characteristics, and transformations of werewolves, the man-wolf creatures that hunt at night and crave human flesh. Explore the possible connection to Christianity, the tests and cures, …

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    The ancient origins of werewolves - The Conversation

    WEBOct 28, 2018 · In reality, the werewolf is far older than that. The earliest surviving example of man-to-wolf transformation is found in The Epic of Gilgamesh from around 2,100 BC.

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