The ancient origins of werewolves
- Written by Tanika Koosmen, PhD Candidate, University of Newcastle
In Ancient Greek texts, the king Lycaon is punished for misdeeds by being turned into a wolf. Wikimedia
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The werewolf is a staple of supernatural fiction, whether it be film, television, or literature. You might think this snarling creature is a creation of the Medieval and Early Modern periods, a result of the superstitions surrounding magic and...