Perhaps you have all heard or seen “The Wolf man”. If you have, then you only know half of what is fact and what is fiction. In time, you will come to realize why werewolves are infesting creatures.

Lycanthrope comes from the Greek word meaning “wolf man”. Werewolves have been around for centuries through beliefs and cultures. Unfortunately, folk tales, such as “Little Red Riding Hood” and “The Three Little Pigs” teach kids that wolves are fiercest and brutal killers. That however is not true. Only werewolves are that brutal on a hunt. Wolves are actually shy creatures that want to be in their packs and away from humans.

The transformation of a werewolf is said to be painful. However, that is just a theory. Some people believe that they undergo a complicated and painful transformation. Others believe it’s clean and simple. Whatever the belief may be, people believe in them and a transformation. Each belief is different and unique in their own way For instance, the Native Americans, believed wolves to be strong and fierce hunters. On the other hand, Europeans feared wolves and considered them as bad omens and killers of Hell.

There are several ways to become a werewolf. However which ever you choose, it can be risky. One, you get bitten and survive from the venom. Two, you say a spell with an oil on your body. Three you make a deal with the devil. Or you get cursed. Whatever the way you choose, it still transforms you into a wolf.

Werewolves have been around for generations, from stories to movies. Each movie has two things in common, the difference in the transformations and good guy and bad guy werewolves. For most reasons, most Victims of the moon consider it a curse, others, a blessing. The directors also have a different view point on how a werewolf should transform. In “An American Werewolf in London” it was a long painful transformation. In “Blood and Chocolate”, they transformed by moonlight.

Many debate on whether werewolves are killed by silver bullets or just burn from them. There are simpler ways of getting rid of werewolves. You can trap a werewolf and chant a reverse spell. You can shoot it in the head or cut it off. If you steal it’s clothing, it only makes things worse.

As a result, werewolves are fascinating creatures. The legend comes from many unique cultures. The different ways of becoming a werewolf can be remarkable. Werewolves have been around for generations. And it’s easy to kill a werewolf. So, whenever you see a full moon, marvel it.