Werewolves
Field Report
Werewolves are legendary humans who transform into wolves or wolf-like creatures, typically during a full moon, and have been a staple of European folklore for centuries. Stories depict them as cursed beings or victims of dark magic, with enhanced strength, speed, and ferocity. Though not scientifically supported, werewolf myths reflect deep human fears about loss of control and the wildness lurking within. They have heavily influenced popular culture, blending cryptid and supernatural themes in enduring ways.
Classification
Type:Shapeshifter
Location:France, Auvergne, Gévaudan
Traits:Muscular, wolf-headed, glowing eyes, clawed hands, howling
Threat Assessment
Danger Level: 9.2
First Reported: 1100s–1300s
Sightings: 50
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Behavioral Patterns
They prowl village outskirts on all fours, noses to the ground. When lanterns swing wide, they rise up briefly before bolting into shadows.
Folklore & Origins
European peasants believed these beasts were cursed nobles punished for betraying kin.
Media Documentation
Featured globally in European folklore studies and horror fiction histories. Pops up in modern werewolf conventions. Never viewed through a zoological lens.
Hoax Analysis
Werewolves have been the focus of many hoaxes historically, often linked to misunderstood medical conditions or folklore enactments, but remain a mythological archetype rather than a hoax itself.