The Book of Were-Wolves (Classic Reprint): Being an Account of a Terrible Superstition: Being an Account of a Terrible Superstition (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Unearth a hundred-year-old superstition through a scholarly, page-turning survey. This nonfiction work examines the eerie belief in were-wolves across cultures, blending historical sources, folk tales, and case studies to reveal what lies behind the myth.

Delving into ancient lore, medieval trials, and regional traditions, the book traces how were-wolf lore traveled from myth to modern inquiry. It balances textual evidence with human psychology, showing how fear, cruelty, and transformed identities shaped a haunting, enduring legend. The result is a thoughtful, accessible look at how a terrible superstition reflected and influenced the human mind.

• Explore how were-wolf stories began and spread through different societies.


• Meet notable cases and the kinds of evidence that surrounded them.


• See how folklore intersects with beliefs about cruelty, illness, and transformation.


• Understand how scholars interpret these tales without losing their power to intrigue.

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