So, what is werewolf or lycanthropy? Is it a fact based on concrete evidences? Is it a myth? Is it a exaggeration of some other things? How can we answer so many questions? Will the answers always be conclusive? Nevertheless, there are many ways to answer all these questions. Fair amount or relation and contradiction, however, exist between them.
Can werewolf phenomenon be judged as some inexplicable happenings of the past. Apparently, there are some incidents that are beyond our knowledge and comprehension and we cannot explain them with conventional knowledge. These inexplicable happenings have haunted mankind throughout time and many still survive through the ages as folklore or myth. Is the werewolf phenomenon such a myth?
Nonetheless, the werewolf phenomenon has not perished yet; recent werewolf sightings still occur. There are as many bizarre stories of werewolves as there are cases when lycanthropes have recovered after thorough treatment.
Can werewolf be explained on scientific basis? May be or may be not; the answer depends on how you decipher your accumulated information on werewolves.
Though not conclusive, this web site tries to explain werewolf phenomenon from scientific viewpoints. Firstly, the origin of the werewolf legend is discussed from both mythological and anthropological viewpoint. Secondly, a portrait and the transformation process and a typical ritual of werewolves are described. Then some recorded French werewolf trials are mention. The influence of werewolves on European literature is also illustrated.
Most important part of the website is the explanation of werewolf phenomenon. Both mythological and scientific explanation of werewolf and lycanthropy are discussed. In addition to it, some modern cases are mentioned to support the scientific explanations. Another important thing, a few illustrations of some important point and topics related to werewolf are included in the site. For more information on werewolf, please visit the links and books pages.
The site is developed keeping visitors in mind. Easy navigational links are always with you wherever you go. Larger font with enough space is utilized for ease of on-screen reading. Most important of all, important points are highlighted for quick reading.
Some information on this web page is take from a Time Life Book titled Transformation. Will find the details in the books page.