were-wolf
Lunar beast-man
A were-wolf is a person who transforms into a wolf, typically under a full moon, according to folklore and horror fiction.
The "were" element comes from an Old English word for man, so the compound literally means man-wolf.
The creature appears across European mythology and remains a staple of horror films and novels: The villagers feared the were-wolf that stalked the forest at night.
The spelling without a hyphen (werewolf) is now standard.
Mythical wolf-becoming affliction
- shapeshifterBeing altering its form
- curseInvoked harm through words
- full moonCompletely lit satellite phase
- transformationThorough change in form
silver bullet · wolfsbane · beast · legend · folklore · skinwalker · berserker · Fenrir
Adult male human
- beast withinOne's suppressed savage nature
- Jekyll and HydeDual-natured person archetype
- human natureInborn behavioral tendencies shared universally
- primalFirst in origin
instinct · struggle · control · identity · rage · animalistic · savage · civilized
Frightening imaginary creature
- fangsSharp piercing teeth
- clawsAnimal gripping nails
- rampageViolent, destructive outburst
- victimOne harmed by another
attack · bite · infection · hunt · slaughter · terror · prowl · mauling
- UniversalHollywood entertainment company
- UnderworldRealm of the dead
- TwilightVampire romance phenomenon
- JacobMale given name
Remus Lupin · Harry Potter · True Blood · Van Helsing · Being Human · wolfpack · protagonist · antihero
lycanthropy
Mythical wolf-becoming affliction
- shapeshifterBeing altering its form
- curseInvoked harm through words
- full moonCompletely lit satellite phase
transformation · silver bullet · wolfsbane · beast · legend · folklore · skinwalker · berserker · Fenrir · lycanthrope
man
Adult male human
- beast withinOne's suppressed savage nature
- Jekyll and HydeDual-natured person archetype
- human natureInborn behavioral tendencies shared universally
primal · instinct · struggle · control · identity · rage · animalistic · savage · civilized · repression
monster
Frightening imaginary creature
victim · attack · bite · infection · hunt · slaughter · terror · prowl · mauling · carnage
Lon Chaney
- UniversalHollywood entertainment company
- UnderworldRealm of the dead
- TwilightVampire romance phenomenon
Jacob · Remus Lupin · Harry Potter · True Blood · Van Helsing · Being Human · wolfpack · protagonist · antihero · love triangle