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Moon Shapes Belief And Language
- The full moon has long been linked to madness and transformative myths in culture and language.
- The word 'lunatic' and persistent beliefs show how lunar cycles shaped fears about human behavior.
Ancient Roots Of Werewolf Myths
- Werewolf myths trace back millennia across literature and geography, from Virgil to Petronius and Greek myth.
- These early stories show transformation themes rooted in classical culture and storytelling.
Enchanted Wolf-Skins In Norse Saga
- Norse sagas describe enchanted wolf-skins that turn wearers into wolves with strict rules and tragic consequences.
- Sigmund and his son used pelts to hunt, but broken promises led to violence and the pelts' destruction.