About this book
Summary
The werewolf. The very word conjures images of moonlit forests, snarling jaws, and a primal terror that resonates deep within our cultural psyche. For centuries, tales of men who transform into wolves, or wolves who bear the semblance of men, have been woven into the fabric of human civilization, appearing in myths, folklore, literature, and art across a dizzying array of cultures and historical epochs. This book embarks on a comprehensive exploration of this enduringly captivating myth, tracing its lineage from the earliest whispers of ancient civilizations to its ubiquitous presence in contemporary popular culture. We will delve into the etymology of the term 'werewolf' and its myriad linguistic cousins, unraveling how different societies conceptualized and articulated the concept of lycanthropy.Book information
Genre
Psychology, Horror
Length
15 hrs 11 mins
Publish date
Jan 8, 2026
Language
English
About the Author
Raphael Wolftone Quinlivan
Table of Contents
1Introduction
10Chapter 9: The Werewolf's Diet: Victims and Prey
2Chapter 1: Echoes in the Dark: The Ancient Origins of Lycanthropy
11Chapter 10: The Detective and the Denizen: Investigating Werewolf Cases
3Chapter 2: The Medieval Menace: Werewolves in Folklore and Fear
12Chapter 11: The Silver Bullet: Weapons, Wards, and Defeating the Beast
4Chapter 3: Accusation and Persecution: The Witch Trials and Werewolves
13Chapter 12: The Werewolf in Literature: From Ballads to Gothic Novels
5Chapter 4: The Language of the Beast: Etymology and Variations
14Chapter 13: The Silver Screen: Werewolves in Film and Television
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