Episode duration 46 min.
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About the podcast
True Werewolves of History is Donald F. Glut's brand new companion to his classic volume, True Vampires of History. As in his first book, True Werewolves of History, uses contemporary chronicles and new research to bring to life the stories of over 100 werewolves from the pages of history. This new 21st Century tour-de-force of actual lycanthropy and shapeshifting brings together real tales of werewolves (not to mention "were" bears and "were" jaguars) from throughout the world and across the centuries. You'll find them all in this volume for your historical delectation and gruesome enlightenment. Even if you are pure of heart you may find that these tales awaken the ancient fears when the moon is full and the wolfbane blooms. These stories should not be read before bedtime or under a full moon! You have been warned!
True Werewolves of History uses archival chronicles and new research to bring to life the stories of 100 werewolves. This unique tour-de-force focuses on real tales of werewolves (not to mention "werebears,” “werejaguars” and others) from throughout the world and across the centuries. You'll find them all in this volume for your delectation and enlightenment. This is an interesting primer introducing one to many famous and many more not so famous alleged cases of werewolfery and similar conditions. Werewolves were taken seriously once, and this book contains “reports” and stories concerning them. A few rather profound and sad.