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 …

Mar 14, 2025 · werewolf, in popular legend, 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 …

Jul 1, 2018 · 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 …

4 days ago · The werewolf myth is not a product of early modern fiction but a story that dates back more than two millennia, involving Lycaon, the ancient Greek werewolf. As Homer’s Iliad and …

Aug 23, 2017 · 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 …

Oct 16, 2024 · To learn more about werewolves, or lycanthropes as they are officially termed, TODAY.com talked to Woods and other experts who break down the origin, facts and history …

Oct 7, 2022 · Stories of a half-man, half-wolf who undergoes a powerful and unstoppable transformation each full moon are everywhere from popular fantasy novels to horror movies …

Sep 12, 2023 · Werewolf stories have existed for thousands of years. But silver bullets, the full moon, wolfsbane and the incurable curse of lycanthropy have more to do with Hollywood than …

A werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope, is a species of legendary creature that can hide its ears and tail. It is a human but also a wolf, and most people fear them because of how they look. …

Nov 26, 2024 · Werewolves have long captivated the human imagination, weaving their way through folklore, literature, and modern media. These shape-shifting creatures, often depicted …