Werewolf

It does not simply show up randomly and then leave when the epidemic is finished. The article "The Symbolism of the Werewolf" found in Pitlane Magazine states this clearly with the quote, "A werewolf is a transformation not a possession." Just like werewolves, every human being constantly carries this part of them around every day wherever they go. Each individual, whether they know about it or not, has this slot in the back of their conscience filled with this dark matter that, at any given moment, can be triggered and take over the more sensible parts of the brain. It is not a matter of possession. This darkness is inside of us all from the day we are born, and it only grows stronger the older we are. It is only a matter of whether a person is pushed far enough for it to be seen. People may go their whole life without this side of them coming into the light, but that does not mean they do not have the…

When one hears the term “werewolf,” the first thought typically tends to fall inside the general theme of the “brutal, mindless killing machine” shown in movies like “An American Werewolf in London” or “Dog Soldiers.” However, today’s werewolf simultaneously parallels and differs from the medieval werewolf. While versions of the modern werewolf take pieces from its medieval predecessor, they vastly are of their own design. This new design can be traced back to sales; new and original ideas are…

known as lycanthropes, are humans that posess the ability to shift into different forms. The werewolf, is one of the oldest legends of human monsters in history. The werewolf was a feared creature. They were able to commit monstrous crimes anytime they wanted, all they had to do was shift into their other form. Nobody would expect it to be them if they looked like a wolf. It could be your best friend, your neighbor, your parent, it could be anyone and you wouldn't know. Like witches werewolves…

hated predators who were dangerous to humans and were linked to greed and gluttony. Those convicted of being werewolves were burned at the stake. Some medieval werewolf stories presented a man trapped in “bestial form” (Hopkins). In Marie de France’s Bisclavret, stealing a wolf’s clothes prevented him from returning to his human form (De France). In other cases, it was a witch’s magic that bound a man to his werewolf curse (Walker). The later Middle Ages depict werewolves as cursed…

Through the creation of werewolves, humans exhibit their attitudes and feelings regarding wolves and the function they serve in society. The werewolf is a composite creature notorious for its ability to transform from a human to wolf and featuring both human and animal characteristics.The portrayal of the werewolf in the European-American culture symbolizes the need for a clear division between humankind and the animal kingdom by using werewolves to represent the vicious and primitive side of…

In Marie de France's "Bisclavret", the werewolf is more man than animal because of the deep-level of understanding between Bisclavret as a werewolf and the townspeople and the application of humanistic traits and actions rather than using appearance to describe the werewolf. A defining feature of all species is their use of speech to communicate with each other. In Bisclavret, when he is turned into a werewolf for good, there is no mention of him verbally making any noises-speech, growling, or…

Among all the monsters in pop culture, the werewolf has to be considered the monster that is most relatable and likeable. In the book Werewolves: A Field Guide to Shapeshifters, Lycanthropes, And Man-Beasts it states “many people are familiar with the idea of a werewolf that someone can change, either deliberately or unwillingly, into a ravenous creature” (Curran). The werewolf demonstrates a type of release that many people long for and can never reach. A movie that demonstrates the popularity…

The Beast of Gevaudan: Serial Killer or Hyena? According to Jaime Hall, “In 1760’s France, there was a mythical creature held responsible for at least sixty attack deaths” (“The Cryptid Zoo: Beast of Gevaudan” n.p.). Many of the locals had their own theories about what was behind these deaths. Some believed it to be a werewolf, while others believed it to be a sorcerer that shapeshifted into a flesh-feeding monster. Some researchers believed that there were at least two beasts. People reported…

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Cyprus thought her world had come to an end the night she was attacked in the woods. Her father had her convinced it was a Werewolf attack. There were so many stories about the Werewolves in the woods. People were disappearing and the village people were in a panic. The Werewolves were not the full truth of the missing people, but Cyprus wouldn’t find that out until much later. Oh! She was a Werewolf alright, but it was a deranged Saint that was turning people into Werewolves. After being…