Werewolf Facts and Myths Uncovered
by A really informative article about the historical reality of the mythical (?) creature called the werewolf. Trivia about werewolves.
Are Werewolves Fantasy Creature or Reality?
When the moon is full it is said that the canine shape shifters prowl the night seeking new prey! Gypsies around the world tell folktales that warn about the anthropomorphic wolf-men (lycanthropes-Greek. derivation) cursed to endure a life of transmutation when the moon is full, becoming a predatory killer until the suns rises.
Are these half – human… half – wolf ‘monsters’ real, or are they a figment of our imagination, that people ages ago created to explain shadows in the night? Could these shape shifters actually exist? Perhaps Hollywood has instilled a false memory and predisposition for beings of the night, like vampires, zombies and werewolves. Maybe latent fear of the unknown drives the human mind to justify their fear of the dark by creating and believing in strange and bizarre creatures.
Then it may also be true—-werewolves may be more than mythical creatures in stories told by many people with roots that run deep in the old country of their origin. The gypsies may tell tales embellished by years of remembering, but based upon a truth shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
Common Beliefs About Werewolves
- The modern day name may come from the Old English “wer – wolf” [where ‘wer’ means ‘man’].
- Then again the name could come from the Norse legends about the ‘berserkers’, who were crazed warriors that dressed as wolves when they savagely raided and pillaged villages in the northern lands or Europe.
- One more good possibility could be it came from the word “warg-wolf”, another name of Norse origin which denotes a rogue or lone wolf type of character prone to stalk their prey before dealing the death blow.
- Were-wolves eyebrows come together and there is no skin space between them.
- It is said by some that they have “bristles” under their tongue.
- When they are in the wolf form they have no tail, keep their human eyes and can speak in human language, not just canine woofs and howls.
- When they shift into wolf mode they are said to have super strength and extremely sensitive senses….such as sight and scent.
- It is reported (Annales Medico-psychologiques) in Europe in the 1700’s that werewolves would dig up freshly buried corpses to eat.
- Scandinavian were-wolves were reported as being old women with poison claws that could paralyze children with their glaring eyes.
- The curse which transforms a person into a were-wolf is often seen as occurring from an evil allegiance or by being bit or scratched by one who is a were-wolf. It has also been deemed by many cultures as being a “divine punishment”. During the dark era of the Middle Ages the Catholic Church investigated excommunicated priests who were accused of becoming were-wolves!
- Taking an oath with Satan or powers of evil is usually the reported path to becoming a were-wolf and transformation from bites is rarely a recorded occurrence in historical writings.
- The fact that they can be killed by silver bullets is a modern movie generated folk factoid. All tales about were-wolves prior to the late 1800’s do not talk about silver as a protector from the creatures.
- Religious holy water or icons (such as a crucifix) do not keep them away.
- Items that will protect you from a were-wolf are garlands of fresh rye, mistletoe and garlic cloves.
- Some modern day researchers believe that were-wolves were real people afflicted with a medical condition called hypertrichosis. This is a hereditary disease that causes extreme hair growth all over the body, especially on the face and hands.
Image via Wikipedia
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING…of searching out the truth and the fiction surrounding the centuries old legends about were-wolves. Are these furry creatures Real or are they Fantasy? You decide. But be aware, the more you dig the more interesting documentation concerning were-wolf attacks over the past 5 centuries you will uncover.
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Post Commentbb44tt
On June 21, 2009 at 8:37 am
weird—weird—weird is all I can say.
jacob black ♥
On July 11, 2009 at 11:54 pm
I LOVE WEREWOLVES! THEY ARE MY FAV NIGHT CREATURE!
Hemming21
On December 15, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Im writing a novel about werewolves and this site helped me with a new idea thanks!
Emma
On January 8, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I am a werewolf. Not joking. Have to say, most of these ‘facts’ aren’t true. For one, most werewolves don’t consider being a werewolf a curse, it’s more like a gift. We don’t shift on the full moon, yeah, its kinda fun but we can shift on any other day as well. Mistletoe doesn’t bother me, or garlic, or rye. When we shift, we look just like normal wolves. You’re right about the silver bullets, they hurts normal humans as much as they hurts us. You don’t need protection, we don’t eat humans, most of us would rather eat lean meat that horrible fatty meat. Oh and by the way YES, WEREWOLVES DO USE THE INTERNET!
Kiador
On March 15, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Emma if u read this please email me BSAAWolves@ymail.com, i NEED to speak with u about something important. so please email me.
John
On March 26, 2010 at 10:13 am
Hmm well there are a couple things in there that I can tell you is myth and if you want to know the truth about such things please talk to me about it for these creatures are my “Proffesion”
Johnjbrookss@yahoo.com
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Curiosity
On April 23, 2010 at 1:25 pm
HI! Emma if your really a wolf does your kind exist in tropical countries like the Philippines they say you could read each others thoughts are there others like you?
Alex
On June 21, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Emma, if you really are a werewolf I’d love to ask you a couple things.
alexrhodesheat77@yahoo.com
stealthywolf
On June 25, 2010 at 5:38 am
Washington state, i just saw a big white doggy with slanky shoulders. I wish I was him…… 1stealthywolf@gmail.com if u know anything about big slanky doggies on a night like this with a full orange moon. He was pretty big…. I wish I was him….
Emily
On August 17, 2010 at 3:14 am
I’m a wolf too. I usually use the internet I was looking up ‘Werewolf facts’ to find out what humans know (or claim they know) I found some funny things to tell you the truth.
I confess ONCE I may have lost control of my anger, I had this anger problem when I was normal (I was bitten) and I may have given this guy a scar he recovered!! It was an accident I was only ment to give him a little scare!!
Tony James Mercier
On October 21, 2010 at 7:48 pm
i am a were wolf if u dont beleive me then well go stab a steak in a vamp. cause we protect humans we dont eat them
Cerina
On October 24, 2010 at 6:20 pm
I love werewolves.They are so cool! I wish I was one
Amelia
On November 26, 2010 at 3:14 am
I\’m also a werewolf, though I hardly ever physically shift, I usually have a personality or sense shift. Quite useful since I don\’t really want to be seen in my werewolf form. I have never attacked a human, in wolf form or not, probably because humans don\’t actually smell that good. Ironic, yes? I do wish people would get something straight however; it\’s not as amazing being a werewolf as one might believe. It\’s painful and unpleasant at times, plus, it kind of makes me feel like a freak. Well, it is kinda flattering though that poeple think its cool…XD
Non Veritas Sine Integritas!
-Amelia, Werewolf of Southern Canada
greywolf
On December 19, 2010 at 1:28 pm
i am also a werewolf it started when i hit puberty. i got angry alot at first but now i control it. other wolves email me we need to talk. randallvass@gmail.com
Jane
On February 16, 2011 at 12:15 am
i just recently started to get pains and my mother told me we had werewolf blood. i dont know the whole transforming thing yet it just started and this is the second day. the full moon is the 18th can anyone help? thank you.
Hybrid
On February 19, 2011 at 3:26 am
Jane, you don\’t need to listen to what those other \’\'wolves\’\’ tell you, I have been around longer than they have, they are just cubs compared to me. Stay out of the way of normal people during your first five full moons. The first time you transform was painful, you will learn to deal with the pain. I am not quite like others, I am unique, the first of my kind, I am part vampire part werewolf part slog part kenjie and part vampuric. Born over two thousand years ago, I am known as the hybrid, my blood, and my bite is deadly to other immortals. What city do you live in? I can help you, if you tell me what city you live in, I can find you. I am here to help you, any questions just ask.
Hybrid
On February 19, 2011 at 3:27 am
Jane, you don\\\’t need to listen to what those other \\\’\\\’wolves\\\’\\\’ tell you, I have been around longer than they have, they are just cubs compared to me. Stay out of the way of normal people during your first five full moons. The first time you transform was painful, you will learn to deal with the pain. I am not quite like others, I am unique, the first of my kind, I am part vampire part werewolf part slog part kenjie and part vampuric. Born over two thousand years ago, I am known as the hybrid, my blood, and my bite is deadly to other immortals. What city do you live in? I can help you, if you tell me what city you live in, I can find you. I am here to help you, any questions just ask.
Hybrid
On February 20, 2011 at 5:04 am
emma, we really need to talk, you don’t know what you’re talking about. Come find me if you think you are up to the challenge.
dolores barbour
On March 6, 2011 at 10:27 am
to all the ladys names, an to “hybrid”, you guys a crazy an need to get checked out at a nut ward!!!! you guys think your werewolves, come on!! “my mom told me we had werewolf blood in us” are you totally nutes?!!! you people all need to smoke a little more!!!
erika
On May 2, 2011 at 2:45 pm
how do warewolfs become human all of the sudden
richard standingbear
On October 7, 2011 at 3:40 pm
ok please shut up person who made this ok it takes HOURS for the transformation ok it is the worst pain enyone could feel ok listen people yes i am a skinwalker i dont knwo hwo different my cousins of the east the loupgarou are from us but we have at most 2 or 3 hours of pain and horror till finly we are done changing and we have 2 hours of the lust the anger and the hunt most moons me and my family lock our sleves up yes that is true it is a family thing ur either born with it or nothing and if u are bittin the chance of you surviveing is liek a slim chance to none ok silver CAN infact kill a werewolf but it has to be givin in very large doses …..ok when a young one first turns he is 14 threw 16 and he only half turns he stays human but gets his fangs his face thins out more nails and alil more hair then when he or she is 16 on the moon after the birthday he or she will fully turn and untill there 20s they have NO controll only the elders can starty a transfermation it is true it is a almost virus thing we do have more agression when you turn your eyes turn hazel or blue bright blue we do nto turn into WOLVES it is a mix almost just email me if you want the TRUE facts sexy_pink_wolf69@yahoo.com
Runswithwerewlves
On October 14, 2011 at 2:51 am
i’ve always wanted to speak to a werewolf so i can set aside facts from fiction and rumors. I believe 100% they exist. their just simply misunderstood, if they do hurt people they don’t mean it, some can’t control it. They do walk among us. People can’t prove that they don’t exist. so therefore they must. People need to take the time to at least TRY to understand you werewolves more. and I personally wouldn’t want to be a werewolf due to the fact i already have some paranormal gifts i guess you could call them that one of which i’m not proud of, and i would probably try to commit suicide if i ended up hurting or killing a loved one. I keep hearing the pain is the worst anyone can imagine.It honestly breaks my heart when people call werewolves monsters. Their just like us, just stronger,have fangs and fur.
Anonymous
On January 11, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Gods kill me now…Not that anyone is going to take me seriously nor do i expect most people to which is why im using a guest post. Its really annoying trying to find some actual and let me repeat that last word ACTUAL information on werewolves. This is what happens when something goes mainstream, you can no longer find the truth. Therefore im going to pointlessly attempt to get through to someone, one person would be good enough. Werewolves do exist. They are humans who shapeshift into wolves. You can only be born one (navajo indian for example sometimes carries the ability in the genes) or the ability can be transferred to a “normal” human by magick. The full moon does not cause a shift except maybe in the beginning. Silver does not kill a werewolf though I’d assume it would hurt because (need i even say)…its a bullet. The main reason you never hear any actual werewolf saying in person to someone they are a werewolf is because that person is going to simply mock you and think you are crazy. I couldn’t care less if anyone who reads this believes it, i’m not interested in attention grabbing nor do i want it. I will not respond to anything regarding this post because i’m not likely to come back to this site. Anyway take what i said or leave it, just hopefully society will be more sympathetic sometime in the future.
Nivara \'Careful\' Spark(Sparkie)
On March 14, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Hi, this is starting to get weird I get angry for no reason e.g. I start yelling at friends or family suddenly when they have not done anything, I have \’bristles\’ under my tounge and my friends have recently pointed out how big my pupils are. I have mostly blue around my pupils but they sometimes go greyish or greenish and I run low but on my toes and I can smell whats cooking without looking. My friends think my sharp teeth (I chipped one of them), sense of smell, pupils and hard, long nails are extreamly freaky LOL! I don\’t really belive in werewolves but my friend is asking me to post this \’coz they do(weirdo). So to make my friend happy here is the question. Am I some werewolf thing(I\’m expecting you to say no)? P.S never touched silver and I do think werewolves are cool even if they are not real. P.P.S I like werewolf movies apart from twilight(It sucks). P.P.P.S I thought garlic was for vampires/vampyres(which ever way you like to spell it), garlic smells funny and makes me feel ill. P.P.P.P.S Do you all have that thing that makes you crazy and think you are a wolf? ～The epicist, awesomest, coolist, most suprior and legendary practicly nocturnal completly normal person alive.
raven
On March 22, 2012 at 11:59 am
wow, this shiz is freaking uhmazin
raven
On March 22, 2012 at 11:59 am
wow, this shiz is freaking uhmazin
Kira
On May 14, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Hmph, How interesting. Werewolves online, not an odd thing I suppose but coming out fully or at least you say you are, is an act of madness all in it’s own. Not only are most of your accusations false, but it’s actually humorous you… Hmm, I don’t exactly know the word for things like you. you have no idea what Werewolves are exactly do you. Pathetic.
Any werewolf is smart enough to know not to reveal themselves, and I must say you are getting in something that is far over your head. To say your a child of the night, in front of complete strangers is… Mad would be the only word for it. Honestly children, go back to bed, and pray the werewolf hunters down put blessed bullets through your head.