In folklore, a werewolf[a] (from Old English werwulf 'man-wolf'), or occasionally lycanthrope[b] (from Ancient Greek λυκάνθρωπος 'wolf-human'), is an individual who can shapeshift into a …

In popular legend, a werewolf is 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 …

Sep 26, 2025 · Are werewolves real? Experts weigh in on whether or not these half-human, half beasts come out by the light of a full moon or exist solely in the movies.

Aug 23, 2017 · The werewolf is a mythological animal and the subject of many stories throughout the world—and more than a few nightmares. Werewolves are, according to some legends, …

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 …

Sep 11, 2025 · Werewolves are the stuff of legend, but they're based in reality. Check out some of the "real" cases that inspired the stories.

A werewolf (also known as lycanthrope or wolfman) in folklore is a person who shape-shifts into a Gray Wolf or wolf-like creature, either purposely, by using magic, or after being placed under a …

Jun 13, 2025 · The werewolf is a mythological animal and the subject of many stories throughout the world—and more than a few nightmares. Werewolves are, according to some legends, …

Sep 23, 2024 · Shapeshifters of the Night: Unmasking the Myths and Legends of Werewolves Across Cultures I. Introduction Werewolves, often depicted as humans who can transform into …

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 …