Illustration: Ian Daniels
Most of us are only aware of the werewolf through films, TV shows and perhaps novels, but the tradition of the werewolf reaches back into prehistory, and similar creatures are found in cultures around the world. Why does the werewolf resonate so profoundly with us? We spoke with Dr. Bob Curran, author of Werewolves: A Field Guide to Shapeshifters, Lycanthropes, and Man-Beasts, a brilliant and fascinating look at these creatures and the meaning they have held for humankind through the ages. Read the interview.
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