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 Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:30 am
This research is based of opinions from others Lycanthropy: The basic definition is the transformation from man to wolf. The term comes from ancient Greek lykánthropos (λυκάνθρωπος): λύκος, lύkos ("wolf") + άνθρωπος, αnthrōpos ("man"). There are two types: the first type is exhibited as a mental illness in which the patient imagines himself as being a wolf or another animal and behaves accordingly. It may even includes a craving for blood. This is sometimes referred to as clinical lycanthropy to distinguish it from its use in legends. The second type is the magical-ecstatic transformation of a person into a werewolf which is usually accomplished through the use of ointments or charms. The term turnskin or turncoat (Latin: versipellis, Russian : oboroten, O. Norse: hamrammr) is sometimes also used. Werewolf: werewolf literally means " man-wolf". The name is thought most likely to derive from Old English. An alternative etymology looks to Old English weri (to wear) plus "wolf", thus bearing wearer of the wolf skin. This was not the only word connected with were-wolves which helped on the superstition. A " vargulf" is the kind of wolf that slaughters many of a flock or herd but eats only a bit. This was a serious problem for herders as they had to somehow destroy the individual wolf that had run mad before it destroyed their entire flock or herd. They then used the wolf's hide as a decorative ornament in the bedroom of a young infant, believing it to give the baby supernatural powers. " Warg" by itself was used in Old English for that specific kind of wolf and it was used as well for what would now be called a serial killer.
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:42 pm
Many European countries and cultures have stories of werewolves. Most of the terms used have the similar proto-aryen roots. France : loup-garou Greece : lycanthropos Spain : hombre lobo Bulgaria : varkolak, vulkodlak Czech Republic : vlkodlak Serbia : vukodlak Russia : oboroten, vurdalak Ukraine : vovkulak, vovkun, pereverten Croatia : vukodlak Poland : wilkołak Romania : vârcolac Scotland : werewolf, wulver England :werwolf Ireland :faoladh or conriocht Germany : Werwolf Denmark/Sweden : Varulv Galicia, Portugal : lobisón, lobisomem Lithuania : vilkolakis and vilkatlakis Latvia : vilkatis and vilkacis Estonia : libahunt Finland :ihmissusi Argentina : lobizón, hombre lobo Italy : lupo mannaro
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:54 pm
The Myths and Truths Surrounding Werewolf Legend:So, what actually is werewolf or lycanthropy? Is it a fact based on concrete evidences? Is it a myth, fabrication of feeble minds? Is it an exaggeration of some other things? Well, all these questions have been puzzling mankind for last 5 centuries. Though many ingenious hypotheses have been suggested as possible explanations, definite conclusion can't be drawn. Some experts have tried to observe it as purely supernatural phenomena while others have relied on scientific observations. Contradictions and debates still persist and will continue till any single theory solves the jigsaw which seems unlikely considering complexity and diversity of the topic. Nonetheless, the werewolf phenomenon has not perished yet; recent werewolf sightings are still reported. The word werewolf is most likely to derive from two old-Saxon words, wer (meaning man) and wolf. Frequently used Greek terms Lycanthropy refers to the transformation process while Lycanthrope, which is in fact synonymous to werewolf, is the afflicted person. The popular definition of werewolf or lycanthrope is a man who transforms himself or being transformed into a wolf under the influence of full moon. Origin of the Werewolf LegendDuring middle ages, especially from 15th to 17th century, Europe was under the dark shadow of ignorance and superstitions. The fear of wolves was like a nightmare. Their attacks were so frequent and atrocious in nature that people even feared to travel from one place to another. The first recorded Werewolf sighting took place around the countryside of German town Colongne and Bedburg in 1591.
The transformation was achieved by any of the following methods:Curse: An ill fated man could become victim of witchcraft or fall under curse of evil spirits. The person then would involuntary turn into werewolf. Bitten by Werewolf: Another common believe was that any one could become one if saliva of an werewolf could find a way to blood stream; might be from bite or scratch. Putting on Wolf Skin: Most easiest way of becoming werewolf; however, there have been debates concerning effectiveness of the method. An evil minded person could put on hide of a dead wolf and become a werewolf. In case the complete skin was unavailable, a belt or girdle of wolf hide would supplement it. Occult or Devil Worshiping: An wicked person can start worshiping the Devil and surrender his soul to it. The Devil then would grant him the power to become an werewolf. In some cases it could be any evil spirit answering to devotion. Magic Salve or Ointment: A good number of recorded cases mentions a potent salve or ointment with which werewolf would rub their bodies for transformations. The compositions of those ointments were different, but generally contained plant ingredients like nightshade, belladonna and henbane. Pig fat, turpentine and olive oil were used as solvent for them. Later when the distillation of spirits was perfected, alcohol served the purpose. Rituals: Evidence of ceremonial rituals are often mentioned in the werewolf cases. The rituals were mainly any combination of the voluntary methods of becoming a werewolf. First the afflicted man would locate an isolate place and trace a big circle on the soil. On the center of that circle he made a fire and prepared his magic ointment. ( After rubbing his body with the ointment, he would wear the wolf hide and concentrate on prayer to the Devil. At the end of the process the man turned into a wolf and ran in quest of prey.
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:24 pm
Possible Explanations of Werewolf PhenomenonMythological Explanation of Werewolf PhenomenonSome people during middle ages believed that the werewolf was the projection of a demon, which made its victims appear as a wolf in his own eyes and to those around him. For others, the werewolf was a direct manifestation of the Devil. According to Henri Bouguet (French author), the Devil could confuse the sleeper’s imagination to such an extent “that he believes he had really been a wolf and had run about and killed men and beasts.” Scientific Explanation of Werewolf Phenomenon:Food contaminationThe diet of medieval peasants may have been a source of werewolf delusions. Ergot infection on food grains like wheat and rye was common in Europe during the middle ages. This is actually a fungus which grows in place of grains in wet seasons after very cold winters. Alkaloids of this fungus are chemically related to LSD (LysergicAcid Diethylamide, a strong hallucinogenic psychoactive drug which produces dreamlike changes in mood and thought posibly making them creat lack of self-control). However, Ergot contamination is not sufficient enough as a single cause to explain lycanthropy; werewolf appearance have been reported from other parts of the world where Ergot infection is rare. Substance Induced HallucinationRecorded werewolf cases and contemporary literatures mention rubbing magic ointment on the skin or inhaling vapor from magic potion by the alleged lycanthrope. The main ingredients of the ointment or potion were Belladonna or Nightshade that could produce hallucination and delusions of bodily metamorphose. This might explain how a wicked person make himself believe or act as a werewolf, but still the mystery of werewolf sighting remains ambiguous as it can’t induce same hallucination or delusions on surrounding people who has confirmed werewolf sightings. Physical or Mental IllnessOne branch of modern physicians refers lycanthropes as suffering from any of the five conditions; Rabies, Porphyria, Hypertrichosis, and psychological illness. A strain of virus carried by dogs, wolves and other animals including vampire bats causes Rabies. The virus strikes the central nervous system and produces uncontrollable excitement and painful contractions of the throat muscles’ intervention preventing the victim from drinking. Usually the patient dies within three or four days of first symptom. The second disease, Porphyria is a rare genetic disorder that results in a deficiency of heme, one of the pigments in the oxygen-carrying red blood cells. One of them is severe photosensitivity, which makes venturing out into daylight extremely painful and thus dooms the sufferer to a life of shadows and darkness. As the condition advances, the victim’s appearance grows increasingly morbid; discoloration of the skin and an unusual thick growth of facial or body hair occurs. There is a tendency for an abnormal change in skin and formation of sores. Eventually the disease attacks cartilage (the soft bone) and causes a progressive deterioration of the nose, ears, eyelids and fingers. The teeth, as well as the fingernails and the flesh beneath them might turn red or reddish brown because of deposition of Porphyrin, a component of Hemoglobin in the blood. Porphyria is often accompanied by mental disturbance, from mild hysteria to delirium and manic-depressive psychoses. The third disease Hypertrichosis is also known as "Wolfitis", refers to a condition of excessive body hair growth. In most cases, the term is used to refer to an above-average amount of normal body hair that is unwanted and is an aspect of human variability.
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:30 am
Why do we fight? (Opinion Based)
1. Some beleive that Vampires kept Werewolves as slaves for many centuries. The Werewolves escaped and became stronger to be able to fight against the Vampire race.
2. Some beleive Vampires feasted apon lands, When the Werewolves came into the lands and began feasting, the Vampire race became angered and thus started a war.
3. Some believe it is a war based on power that seems to be equal to both sides.
What ever the reason is, the fighting continues with the exception to those who find no reason to fight eachother. I am one of those creatures on the side of the Werewolf who has no reason to fight with the Vampire race.
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:07 am
Lycanthropy: The basic definition is the transformation from man to wolf. The term comes from ancient Greek lykánthropos (λυκάνθρωπος): λύκος, lύkos ("wolf") + άνθρωπος, αnthrōpos ("man").
Wow, that translate perfectly. (I taught my self Greek WITHOUT any sort of translation guide all I had was a Greek Newspaper and I figured it out)
anyway Do any of you know WHY a silver bullet kills a Werewolf? Its said if you melt a pure silver Rosary (cross)into a bullet and shoot the beast it acts as a sort of "Forced" Exorcism. Just so you all know I support Werewolves and Vampires so its perfectly alright for this to be in here. blaugh
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Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:40 pm
DragonFire0791 Occult or Devil Worshiping: An wicked person can start worshiping the Devil and surrender his soul to it. The Devil then would grant him the power to become an werewolf. In some cases it could be any evil spirit answering to devotion. Rituals: Evidence of ceremonial rituals are often mentioned in the werewolf cases. The rituals were mainly any combination of the voluntary methods of becoming a werewolf. First the afflicted man would locate an isolate place and trace a big circle on the soil. On the center of that circle he made a fire and prepared his magic ointment. ( After rubbing his body with the ointment, he would wear the wolf hide and concentrate on prayer to the Devil. At the end of the process the man turned into a wolf and ran in quest of prey. Does that answered your question, Apv301? It would make sense since the silver bullet (along with holy Rosary), it is used to forced out the devil's magic out.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:21 am
Seticus DragonFire0791 Occult or Devil Worshiping: An wicked person can start worshiping the Devil and surrender his soul to it. The Devil then would grant him the power to become an werewolf. In some cases it could be any evil spirit answering to devotion. Rituals: Evidence of ceremonial rituals are often mentioned in the werewolf cases. The rituals were mainly any combination of the voluntary methods of becoming a werewolf. First the afflicted man would locate an isolate place and trace a big circle on the soil. On the center of that circle he made a fire and prepared his magic ointment. ( After rubbing his body with the ointment, he would wear the wolf hide and concentrate on prayer to the Devil. At the end of the process the man turned into a wolf and ran in quest of prey. Does that answered your question, Apv301? It would make sense since the silver bullet (along with holy Rosary), it is used to forced out the devil's magic out. Yes this is right, in some cases
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:57 pm
DragonFire0791 Many European countries and cultures have stories of werewolves. Most of the terms used have the similar proto-aryen roots. France : loup-garou Greece : lycanthropos Spain : hombre lobo Bulgaria : varkolak, vulkodlak Czech Republic : vlkodlak Serbia : vukodlak Russia : oboroten, vurdalak Ukraine : vovkulak, vovkun, pereverten Croatia : vukodlak Poland : wilkołak Romania : vârcolac Scotland : werewolf, wulver England :werewolf Ireland :faoladh or conriocht Germany : Werwolf Denmark/Sweden : Varulv Galicia, Portugal : lobisón, lobisomem Lithuania : vilkolakis and vilkatlakis Latvia : vilkatis and vilkacis Estonia : libahunt Finland :ihmissusi Argentina : lobizón, hombre lobo Italy : lupo mannaro Ukrainian: Вoвкулaк, Вoвкун, Пeрeвeртeн Russian: Обoрoтeн, Вудaлaк Serbian: vukodlak/Вукoдлaк Bulgarian:Вулкoдлaк, Вaркoлaк I put those in their native cyrillic alphabets, I hope you don't mind. [Note: Serbian uses both the cyrillic and latin alphabets] redface *feels like a nerd*
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:34 pm
Koko.Dk DragonFire0791 Many European countries and cultures have stories of werewolves. Most of the terms used have the similar proto-aryen roots. France : loup-garou Greece : lycanthropos Spain : hombre lobo Bulgaria : varkolak, vulkodlak Czech Republic : vlkodlak Serbia : vukodlak Russia : oboroten, vurdalak Ukraine : vovkulak, vovkun, pereverten Croatia : vukodlak Poland : wilkołak Romania : vârcolac Scotland : werewolf, wulver England :werewolf Ireland :faoladh or conriocht Germany : Werwolf Denmark/Sweden : Varulv Galicia, Portugal : lobisón, lobisomem Lithuania : vilkolakis and vilkatlakis Latvia : vilkatis and vilkacis Estonia : libahunt Finland :ihmissusi Argentina : lobizón, hombre lobo Italy : lupo mannaro Ukrainian: Вoвкулaк, Вoвкун, Пeрeвeртeн Russian: Обoрoтeн, Вудaлaк Serbian: vukodlak/Вукoдлaк Bulgarian:Вулкoдлaк, Вaркoлaк I put those in their native cyrillic alphabets, I hope you don't mind. [Note: Serbian uses both the cyrillic and latin alphabets] redface *feels like a nerd* haha i dont mind, always good for more information
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:09 am
Werewolves SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Vamps!!!!
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:50 am
i have a question,
do vampires and were-wolfs hate each other or do they get along?
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:45 am
shellbell012 i have a question, do vampires and were-wolfs hate each other or do they get along? Often there is a high rivalry between the two.
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:12 pm
Only certain *confronational* groups of vamps/ werewolfs like to promote the whole ancient war thing. For the most part they get along as fine as normal humans do...which might be a bad thing burning_eyes
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