The myth of the werewolf can be traced back very far. Even then cave paintings can be interpreted accordingly, and also in the Metamorphoses of Ovid was the transformation of a human into an animal (usually a wolf) is mentioned.
The term "werewolf" also means "wolf man" because the "who" German manner as a "man" is derived. According to superstition states that a person under certain circumstances may transform into an animal at full moon, and only by day resumes its traditional form. Many legends also maintain that the men received a pact with the devil. From this they should have received a belt made of wolf fur, through which they were able to transform. But also by family inheritance or as a result of injuries caused by another werewolf, should such beings can emerge.
The myth of the werewolf is used in lots of books and films. Finally, the creature is considered inauspicious and predatory. These properties could make the authors of horror scripts to users. Addiction is therefore in a bookstore or the Internet, there are several Title of "Who Dances with Wolves" to "The Book of Werewolves" to "help, I am a werewolf." In all these novels are transforming the character of man in the foreground. Their characters and properties are always slightly altered so that there are various definitions for myth werewolf. Since the best-selling series by Stephenie Meyer "Twilight", etc. of the werewolf is seen not only as the "evil" of history. The successful author gave readers a completely new image of the werewolf. Here he is likeable and not the dreaded of all beings. This created even before JK Rowling in her Harry Potter Series with the character of the teacher Remus Lupin, who also transformed himself into a wolf. In these cases, the werewolves rather unjustified fears and prejudices are exposed. You assume the role of the victim, so to speak.
victims of the werewolf myth were also many men who were executed at the time of witch hunts for alleged werewolf transformation. Especially affected them were shepherds or farmers, who were then brought to justice.
shall supply the myth we are not only interesting topics and stories for books and movies, but brought by superstition and fear of men and victims with him.
Sophie Madar
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