What is a werewolf?
According to European myths, werewolves are cursed beings that are forced to turn into a blood thirsty beast during a full moon. This curse can be passed through a variety of ways, most commonly through a bite, a curse, selling your soul, wearing an enchanted belt, or being born as one. However, these beliefs were during times when people were highly superstitious, and things could simply be explained away with werewolf attack or a witch's curse. There are also several legends and folklore about shape shifters that are found in nearly every culture. From skinwalkers and the animal-people of North America to Lobizons and Nahuals of South & Central America. Below will be a brief explanation on types of werewolves, with the except of the European. While most report werewolves to be evil creatures of there night there are still stories that tell of benign creatures; like the Portuguese lobis-homems to the Irish Faoladh. Even an accounts where werewolves fighting witches in hell.
Types of Werewolves
Skinwalkers
Skinwalkers originate from Navajo legends, and are still a serious subject in reservations. Skin walkers can be found in or near Navajo reservations. Legend says that skinwalkers were given their power by the creator to fight against their enemies. However, skinwalkers began use abuse their abilities and use them for evil. In order to become a skinwalker, one must complete an evil deed, such as killing a close family member. They are humans who are given immense power, including the ability to shift into any animal he or she desires simply by wearing the pelt of an animal. The most common forms they take are that of a coyote, owl, wolf, crow, or fox. These evil witches can mimic voices, run at incredible speeds, mind reading, place curses on objects, shoot charms that embed themselves in skin, and are impossible to kill. There are only three known ways of killing a skinwalker. One is to dip a bullet into white ash, or kill them while they are in their human form, and the other is to learn the identity of a skinwalker and say their full name. It is also said that by simply calling out their name, the "yee naaldlooshii" or whistling in the night is bad luck for this is what attracts them. Unless you live in or near a reservation, you should have nothing to worry about.
Skinwalkers originate from Navajo legends, and are still a serious subject in reservations. Skin walkers can be found in or near Navajo reservations. Legend says that skinwalkers were given their power by the creator to fight against their enemies. However, skinwalkers began use abuse their abilities and use them for evil. In order to become a skinwalker, one must complete an evil deed, such as killing a close family member. They are humans who are given immense power, including the ability to shift into any animal he or she desires simply by wearing the pelt of an animal. The most common forms they take are that of a coyote, owl, wolf, crow, or fox. These evil witches can mimic voices, run at incredible speeds, mind reading, place curses on objects, shoot charms that embed themselves in skin, and are impossible to kill. There are only three known ways of killing a skinwalker. One is to dip a bullet into white ash, or kill them while they are in their human form, and the other is to learn the identity of a skinwalker and say their full name. It is also said that by simply calling out their name, the "yee naaldlooshii" or whistling in the night is bad luck for this is what attracts them. Unless you live in or near a reservation, you should have nothing to worry about.
Rougarou
A rougarou is practically the Cajun's take on a classic werewolf. The creature is said to thrive is swampy and forested area of Louisiana, has dark fur and glowing red eyes. Rougarous are said to either be cursed or choose to become one. One legend states that if you were to lock eyes with a rougarou you would become one. Another version states that a person is under the spell of a rougarou for 101 days. However, if a rougarou can draw blood of another person they can transfer that curse and be released from the spell. An earlier version of the rougarou treated it as a genetic disorder. This version states that something must trigger that transformation, otherwise a rougarou would live a completely oridinary life. Once triggered, the rougarous body would start to grow and they person will begin to experience cravings for raw meat. Until the rougarou had taken a bite of human flesh, the final transformation will not happen. The only ways known to kill these beast is by fire, decapitation, or mutilation.
A rougarou is practically the Cajun's take on a classic werewolf. The creature is said to thrive is swampy and forested area of Louisiana, has dark fur and glowing red eyes. Rougarous are said to either be cursed or choose to become one. One legend states that if you were to lock eyes with a rougarou you would become one. Another version states that a person is under the spell of a rougarou for 101 days. However, if a rougarou can draw blood of another person they can transfer that curse and be released from the spell. An earlier version of the rougarou treated it as a genetic disorder. This version states that something must trigger that transformation, otherwise a rougarou would live a completely oridinary life. Once triggered, the rougarous body would start to grow and they person will begin to experience cravings for raw meat. Until the rougarou had taken a bite of human flesh, the final transformation will not happen. The only ways known to kill these beast is by fire, decapitation, or mutilation.
Animal People
Animal People are both animals and human. However they have the ability to turn into either. Animal People are mentioned throughout North American legends. The most popular animal person being Coyote. In the Okanogan legend, "The Creation of the Animal People", goes on to tell us the tale of how the ancients, the animal people, were sculpted from the earth and were given one single prey, the deer. Then humans and animals were created out of the left over bits of earth. The animal people being selfish and even monstrous, sprouted trouble in the new world. The animal people began to mistake humans for deer, and ate people by mistake. So finally, the old one sent Coyote to kill the monsters and any other evil creatures, and taught people many wondrous things.
Animal People are both animals and human. However they have the ability to turn into either. Animal People are mentioned throughout North American legends. The most popular animal person being Coyote. In the Okanogan legend, "The Creation of the Animal People", goes on to tell us the tale of how the ancients, the animal people, were sculpted from the earth and were given one single prey, the deer. Then humans and animals were created out of the left over bits of earth. The animal people being selfish and even monstrous, sprouted trouble in the new world. The animal people began to mistake humans for deer, and ate people by mistake. So finally, the old one sent Coyote to kill the monsters and any other evil creatures, and taught people many wondrous things.
Lobizons
Lobizons are mentioned in Argentina, Brazil, and Portugal. A lobizon is usually created by a seventh son, with no female siblings. However, others can become a lobizon if they are survivors of an attack, or if a lobizon's saliva sprinkles over a person. In the 1900s, the spreading of this legend cause an epidemic in Argentina. Families would have their children either abandoned, given away, or even killed. Because of this event the president passed a law in the 1920s that gave the seventh son godfather-ship of the president of Argentina.
Unlike the Argentinan or Brazilian lobizon, the Portugal lobizon, the lobis-homems, was a gentle and shy creature that was often reported back in the 1400s. They are easily recognized as a wolf with a short, yellow furred tail. Once cursed the lobis-homems would stand at a crossroad and become a wolf. After this they would run off into the woods.
Lobizons are mentioned in Argentina, Brazil, and Portugal. A lobizon is usually created by a seventh son, with no female siblings. However, others can become a lobizon if they are survivors of an attack, or if a lobizon's saliva sprinkles over a person. In the 1900s, the spreading of this legend cause an epidemic in Argentina. Families would have their children either abandoned, given away, or even killed. Because of this event the president passed a law in the 1920s that gave the seventh son godfather-ship of the president of Argentina.
Unlike the Argentinan or Brazilian lobizon, the Portugal lobizon, the lobis-homems, was a gentle and shy creature that was often reported back in the 1400s. They are easily recognized as a wolf with a short, yellow furred tail. Once cursed the lobis-homems would stand at a crossroad and become a wolf. After this they would run off into the woods.
Nahuales
Nahual, nagual, nawal, however you call them are said to be a person spirit animal double, like a totem. Most common are jaguars and pumas, but also dogs, coyotes, donkeys, and birds. A nahual can be sent to do tasks, and be used as an advisor, or have their human counterpart change their shape into that of the nahual. Nahuales make nightly patrols and defend their territories from other nahuales. Just like a totem, everyone is said to have a nahual. The type of nahual a person is given depends on when they were born.
Nahual, nagual, nawal, however you call them are said to be a person spirit animal double, like a totem. Most common are jaguars and pumas, but also dogs, coyotes, donkeys, and birds. A nahual can be sent to do tasks, and be used as an advisor, or have their human counterpart change their shape into that of the nahual. Nahuales make nightly patrols and defend their territories from other nahuales. Just like a totem, everyone is said to have a nahual. The type of nahual a person is given depends on when they were born.
Faoladh
Irish tales tell us of people who shift into wolves, either as a curse, or by will. The Irish werewolves are benign creatures. The first type of Faoladh that we hear of, is the story called the "Werewolves of Ossory". The story begins with a travel priest who runs into a wolf who tells them that he and his wife have been curse to spend seven years as wolves, and that his wife is dying. The wolf asks the priest if he can deliver the Last Rites to his companion, and the priests agrees. The priest follows the wolf and there he meets the dying female wolf. The body of an old woman is revealed as her wolf skin his pulled off her. Her Last Rites are given and she passes, the wolf and the priest sit and talk before parting ways.
There are also tales of the Wolf Men of Tippary who were warriors that could change shape at will, Morrigan the war-goddess that was commonly known for her wolf form, and two legends, one from Lady Wilde's Acient Legends on a variation of the "Androcles and the Lion", and the priests Ailbe and Ciwa.
Irish tales tell us of people who shift into wolves, either as a curse, or by will. The Irish werewolves are benign creatures. The first type of Faoladh that we hear of, is the story called the "Werewolves of Ossory". The story begins with a travel priest who runs into a wolf who tells them that he and his wife have been curse to spend seven years as wolves, and that his wife is dying. The wolf asks the priest if he can deliver the Last Rites to his companion, and the priests agrees. The priest follows the wolf and there he meets the dying female wolf. The body of an old woman is revealed as her wolf skin his pulled off her. Her Last Rites are given and she passes, the wolf and the priest sit and talk before parting ways.
There are also tales of the Wolf Men of Tippary who were warriors that could change shape at will, Morrigan the war-goddess that was commonly known for her wolf form, and two legends, one from Lady Wilde's Acient Legends on a variation of the "Androcles and the Lion", and the priests Ailbe and Ciwa.
Wulvers
Wulvers were a gentle benign werewolves from Scottish folklore. The best known stories about wulvers say that it would spend its time sitting on a rock and fishing. After fishing, wulvers tend to leave out some fish on the window sill of a poor family's house. Wulvers have also helped lost people by leading them to the nearest town. There are a few stories that paint wulvers in bad light. Such as their presence indicating old burial grounds, and ancient buildings, or that they were an omen of death if they sat mournfully outside one's window.
Wulvers were a gentle benign werewolves from Scottish folklore. The best known stories about wulvers say that it would spend its time sitting on a rock and fishing. After fishing, wulvers tend to leave out some fish on the window sill of a poor family's house. Wulvers have also helped lost people by leading them to the nearest town. There are a few stories that paint wulvers in bad light. Such as their presence indicating old burial grounds, and ancient buildings, or that they were an omen of death if they sat mournfully outside one's window.
Cynocephali
An ancient race of dog-headed people from Northern Africa and India, that inhabit the mountains near the Indus river.. They could understand human speech but could not speak it. Their language was consisted of a bunch of barks and growls, and are known for using gestures with their hands. Though some artworks show them being civilized, there are reports of them being savage beasts that lived in caves and hunted with weapons. Even though they are known to eat raw meat, they also will eat the fruit of Siptakhora, and dry it. They also raise their own livestock, and trade goods with civilizations in India for bread, flour, cotton, and weapons. Famous explores such as Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus had made mention of them before, along with a Greek physician named Ctesias. The most famous cynocephalus Christianity's Saint Christopher.
An ancient race of dog-headed people from Northern Africa and India, that inhabit the mountains near the Indus river.. They could understand human speech but could not speak it. Their language was consisted of a bunch of barks and growls, and are known for using gestures with their hands. Though some artworks show them being civilized, there are reports of them being savage beasts that lived in caves and hunted with weapons. Even though they are known to eat raw meat, they also will eat the fruit of Siptakhora, and dry it. They also raise their own livestock, and trade goods with civilizations in India for bread, flour, cotton, and weapons. Famous explores such as Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus had made mention of them before, along with a Greek physician named Ctesias. The most famous cynocephalus Christianity's Saint Christopher.
Adlets
Adlets, or Erqigdlits, are the dog people said to be descendants of a red dog and an Inuit woman. Half of her offspring would later make up the white races and the other half would go on to make monsters. Adlets are said to have the lower body of a dog and the upper body of a human. They are known for their voraciousness and aggressiveness, and are known for eating people.
Adlets, or Erqigdlits, are the dog people said to be descendants of a red dog and an Inuit woman. Half of her offspring would later make up the white races and the other half would go on to make monsters. Adlets are said to have the lower body of a dog and the upper body of a human. They are known for their voraciousness and aggressiveness, and are known for eating people.
Modern Accounts
Sightings of werewolf-like creatures report 6-7 feet tall, aggressive, versatile biped and quadruped, furred beings. They appear almost entirely human except for the head, which is usually describe as either a german shepherd or a mix between a shepherd and a lab. The hands resemble elongated paws with sharp claws at the tip. They have a human-like heel but otherwise the foot is like an elongated paw. Some reports say that they have either no tail or a small tail. Fur colors are a range from dark brown, tan, black, grays, and even white in some rare cases. Eye colors range from dark brown and black, brown, reddish-brown, yellow, red, and rarely blue. These creatures walk with a slouch. They are mainly nocturnal and activity begins to peak after dusk. There are no reports directly observing these creatures shifting from man to canine. There are also no reports of these creatures using tools, however some witnesses have observed these creatures kneeling down and drinking water from their "hands". Some researches believe werewolves are mistaken Sasquatches, others believe them to be a type of Bigfoot. Most sightings originate from northern states, particularly in Wisconsin and Michigan. There have been some sightings in Ohio, Texas, Kentucky, and California. Sightings vary from the creature eating dead carcasses that were left behind, to creatures peeking into people's windows. These creatures are aggressive and will charge and chase any intruders off its territory, there are few reports of being harmed by these creatures. Below are some of the most famous cases of werewolf-like creatures.
Beast of Seven Chutes
On June 1, 2005, a photo of this creature was shot standing next to a waterfall in Parc des Sept Chutes in Quebec, Canada. The photo also reveals that it is holding something, perhaps someone's lost dog? There is debate whether this photo is either a "werewolf", a bigfoot, or simply a hoax. Read more about it HERE. |
Beast of Bray Road
The first "werewolf" sighting to go public was reported by Doristine Gipson on October 31, 1999. Gipson was travelling along Bray Road near Delevan, WI. She neared the intersection of Hospital Road she leaned over to change the radio station. That's when she felt her right tire go up, as if she hit something. As she went out to check what she hit, she saw a dark figure racing towards her from the woods. She quickly hopped into her car and began to drive away. The creature jumped onto the wet hood, but slid off. Gipson saw the creature again that evening as she was taking a child out for trick-or-treating. Read More about it HERE. |
Michigan Dogman
The Legend of the Dogman that started off as a prank by Steve Cook in 1987. However, after the broadcast listeners began reporting their own encounters with similar beasts. Later on that year, a cabin in Luther, MI was attacked. There were claw and teeth marks seven feet high on the door frame. There was also slober and canine track around the area. Read more about it HERE or HERE. |
Defiance Ohio's Wolfman
Along the railroad track of Defiance, police were on the look-out for a wolfman. Reports from railroad workers say that they were attacked by a werewolf creature that wore blue jeans and a dark shirt. Police considered it a prank until a worker had sustained injuries. No one had been apprehended, and this strange event remains unsolved. However, there are still reports from all over Ohio reporting wolf-like creatures. Read more about it HERE or HERE. |
Other Honorable Mentions
Greggton, TX Werewolf:
July 1958, as Mrs. Delburt Gregg had witnessed something supernatural. It was a dark and stormy night (literally) as Mrs. Gregg was getting ready for bed. She had peered out the window, when suddenly a bright flash illuminated something at her open window. There it was, a wolf-like creature clawing at the screen, glaring at her.
Man Wolf of Stagecoach Road:
A werewolf-like creature that has glowing yellow/orange eyes, and reported to stand over six feet tall. Reports say that this creature can be found along Stagecoach Road, but others say that it can also be found by Dead Woman's Road, or Sedberry Street. Some people claim that this creature has killed livestock, and even people. The most popular story is that of Mrs. Ethel who lost her son and husband to the beast. There are several reports, but each report contradicts another, which leads me to believe this to be an urban legend... still an interesting read though.
Legend of the Converse Werewolf:
The legend goes on how a rancher sends out his 15-year old son into the wilderness to bring back some deer meat. However, the boy never returned, and the rancher, along with other, went on a search. It was then that they found his son by following a noise in the woods. There they found an eight foot tall werewolf-like creature devouring his son. They shot the beast as it took off into the woods, never to be seen again.
New Mexican Werewolf:
On January 1970, Four Gallup, NM teens were driving near Whitewater when they encountered something shocking. A "werewolf", they described it, was chasing after their car, which was going about 45 mph. One witnessed described it to be about five feet seven. They tried to outrun it, going as fast as 60 mph but could not keep that speed due to sharp curves. Eventually one of the teens grabbed the gun they had with them and shot at the beast. It was hit and fell down, but they report they did not see any blood as they drove away.
Cannock Chase Werewolf:
There have been several sightings of a dog-like creature that would stand on it's hind legs. Reports claim to see a canine creature that would then rise on it's two back legs before disappearing. Others report vocalizations, such as howling and growling.
Henrico County, VI Werewolf:
Apparent werewolf sightings near the Confederate Hills Recreation Center at Lee Avenue in Highland Springs. Reports claim a werewolf-like creature with black and silver fur. Some see it walking and then running away on all fours, to even hearing howling during the night. This werewolf is described as a gentle creature that has not harmed or chased anyone, and displays more curiosity than anything else. Although, the first accounts of a "werewolf" were proven to be pranks, and the fact that most accounts are from a friend or a friend of a friend, makes it seem to be an urban legend.
The Beast of the Land Between the Lakes:
Tales of this strange beast go back to as early as the European incursion into Western Kentucky. French explorers and traders found themselves being warned of a presence of a loup-garou by Shawnee traders. Legend says that this creature is the spirit of a Shawnee shaman that was killed for abusing his powers. Early accounts reported missing hunters, unnatural howls, and mutilated carcasses of the bison that used to roam the area. There are still reports today, of people that swear there is something lurking in the woods.
Greggton, TX Werewolf:
July 1958, as Mrs. Delburt Gregg had witnessed something supernatural. It was a dark and stormy night (literally) as Mrs. Gregg was getting ready for bed. She had peered out the window, when suddenly a bright flash illuminated something at her open window. There it was, a wolf-like creature clawing at the screen, glaring at her.
Man Wolf of Stagecoach Road:
A werewolf-like creature that has glowing yellow/orange eyes, and reported to stand over six feet tall. Reports say that this creature can be found along Stagecoach Road, but others say that it can also be found by Dead Woman's Road, or Sedberry Street. Some people claim that this creature has killed livestock, and even people. The most popular story is that of Mrs. Ethel who lost her son and husband to the beast. There are several reports, but each report contradicts another, which leads me to believe this to be an urban legend... still an interesting read though.
Legend of the Converse Werewolf:
The legend goes on how a rancher sends out his 15-year old son into the wilderness to bring back some deer meat. However, the boy never returned, and the rancher, along with other, went on a search. It was then that they found his son by following a noise in the woods. There they found an eight foot tall werewolf-like creature devouring his son. They shot the beast as it took off into the woods, never to be seen again.
New Mexican Werewolf:
On January 1970, Four Gallup, NM teens were driving near Whitewater when they encountered something shocking. A "werewolf", they described it, was chasing after their car, which was going about 45 mph. One witnessed described it to be about five feet seven. They tried to outrun it, going as fast as 60 mph but could not keep that speed due to sharp curves. Eventually one of the teens grabbed the gun they had with them and shot at the beast. It was hit and fell down, but they report they did not see any blood as they drove away.
Cannock Chase Werewolf:
There have been several sightings of a dog-like creature that would stand on it's hind legs. Reports claim to see a canine creature that would then rise on it's two back legs before disappearing. Others report vocalizations, such as howling and growling.
Henrico County, VI Werewolf:
Apparent werewolf sightings near the Confederate Hills Recreation Center at Lee Avenue in Highland Springs. Reports claim a werewolf-like creature with black and silver fur. Some see it walking and then running away on all fours, to even hearing howling during the night. This werewolf is described as a gentle creature that has not harmed or chased anyone, and displays more curiosity than anything else. Although, the first accounts of a "werewolf" were proven to be pranks, and the fact that most accounts are from a friend or a friend of a friend, makes it seem to be an urban legend.
The Beast of the Land Between the Lakes:
Tales of this strange beast go back to as early as the European incursion into Western Kentucky. French explorers and traders found themselves being warned of a presence of a loup-garou by Shawnee traders. Legend says that this creature is the spirit of a Shawnee shaman that was killed for abusing his powers. Early accounts reported missing hunters, unnatural howls, and mutilated carcasses of the bison that used to roam the area. There are still reports today, of people that swear there is something lurking in the woods.
Photos & Videos
Tracks taken by Fitzsimmons Read after sighting.
Photo credit: Linda Godfrey's "The Michigan Dogman: Werewolves and Other Unknown Canines Across the USA" |
Supposed photo of creature found by the recreational area in Tennessee.
Read about it HERE. |
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An apparent vocalization between two dogmen.
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An account recalled by a man and his group of friends, to hear the audio skip to 3:00 (very loud).
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An interesting talk with Linda Godfrey about these creatures.
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