A History of Werewolf Lore
Summary
This episode explores the history of werewolf lore from ancient Mesopotamia to modern pop culture, tracing the evolution of the myth through Greek myths, medieval romances, and the brutal witch trials of early modern Europe. The hosts discuss how the figure shifted from a divine curse or sympathetic victim to a diabolical monster, highlighting key cases like Peter Stumpp and the Beast of Gévaudan. The discussion also covers global parallels, such as African hyena men and Asian fox spirits, before analyzing how cinema and literature standardized modern tropes like the full moon transformatio…
Listen ad-free on Castria