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/human-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or af...

2017年8月23日 · 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...

2025年3月14日 · An especially influential novel in the werewolf tradition is The Werewolf of Paris (1933) by Guy Endore, the importance of which has been likened to that of Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897) for vampires. Endore’s novel was later adapted into the film The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) by renowned horror studio Hammer Films.

2018年7月1日 · 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.

2012年10月30日 · Werewolves (literally "man-wolves") are shape-shifting creatures with unusual speed, strength, reflexes, and senses. They can be found in countless books, films, and television shows, from the...

2014年10月31日 · Werewolves, also known as lycanthropes, are legendary shape-shifting humans. As the name suggests, the shape these creatures take on is that of a wolf. Werewolf legends have sprung up independently or spread to virtually every area of the Earth. It is also one of the oldest tales of human monsters in recorded history.

Explore the eerie world of werewolf lore, tracing its roots from ancient myths to modern interpretations. Discover the shape-shifters of legend and the fascinating blend of myth and reality that surrounds them.

A werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope ("wolf-man"), is a mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shape shift into a wolf or an therianthropic hybrid wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction (e.g. via a bite or scratch from another werewolf). This transformation is often associated with ...

2023年7月10日 · 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.

2024年10月23日 · 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 their lust for killing people and animals. It’s unclear exactly when and where the werewolf legend originated.