In folklore, a werewolf[a] (from Old English werwulf 'man-wolf'), or occasionally lycanthrope[b] (from Ancient Greek λυκάνθρωπος, lykánthrōpos, 'wolf-human'), is an individual who can shape-shift into a wolf, or especially in modern film, a therianthropic hybrid wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or afflicti...

Aug 23, 2017 · 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...

werewolf, in popular legend, a human who can shape-shift into a wolf or a hybrid wolf-human form. In many werewolf stories this transformation occurs at night, often under the influence of a full moon. Belief in werewolves has waxed and waned over millennia, although “sightings” are still sometimes reported.

Aug 31, 2023 · 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...

Jul 7, 2018 · 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.

Nov 26, 2024 · Werewolves have long captivated the human imagination, weaving their way through folklore, literature, and modern media. These shape-shifting creatures, often depicted as humans who can transform into wolves, are prevalent in various cultures around the world.

Oct 28, 2018 · The earliest surviving example of man-to-wolf transformation is found in The Epic of Gilgamesh, from around 2,100 BC. But the werewolf as we now know it first appeared in ancient Greece and Rome.

A werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope, is a species of legendary creature that can hide its ears and tail. It is a human but also a wolf, and most people fear them because of how they look. There are characteristics that make werewolves special, and that allow a person to tell them apart from real wolves, such as the eyes, shape, and tail.

Sep 12, 2023 · Werewolf stories have existed for thousands of years. But silver bullets, the full moon, wolfsbane and the incurable curse of lycanthropy have more to do with Hollywood than with history. In werewolf literature and folklore, there are all kinds of ways to become a werewolf, and the process isn't always involuntary or even permanent.

Jun 12, 2024 · The werewolf, a creature of myth and legend, has captivated humanity for centuries. From ancient tales of shape-shifting monsters to modern cinematic portrayals of ferocious beasts, the werewolf has permeated our collective imagination, embodying primal fears and societal anxieties.