02096cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500140014826400510016230000470021333600260026033700260028633800360031250000310034850801260037952011980050553400450170365300150174885600430176326629UtSlPG20260610133617.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aO'Donnell, Elliott,d1872-196510aWerwolves 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-09-16  aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Lisa Reigel and
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https://www.pgdp.net  a"Werwolves" by Elliott O'Donnell is a detailed examination of lycanthropy, particularly the myths and beliefs surrounding werewolves, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins, classifications, and cultural significance of werewolves throughout various regions, drawing from historical accounts and folklore. It presents a blend of anthropological discourse and supernatural elements that aim to dissect the concept of metamorphosis from human to wolf.  The opening portion delves into the definition of a werwolf, highlighting the complexity and various interpretations of the phenomenon across cultures and times. It discusses the linguistic roots of the term, the universal belief in lycanthropy, and contrasts differing views—ranging from skepticism about their existence to a belief in their supernatural origins. The narrative further explores how these beliefs are fueled by delusions and societal fears, while also hinting at the existence of actual anomalies that could be classified as werewolves, thus setting the stage for a thorough exploration of lycanthropic mythology and its implications in human culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWerewolves40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26629