Werewolves: A Literary History | Ep. 3
08/06/23 • 27 min
Step into the realm of ancient tales and eerie folklore as we trace the literary history of werewolves. Uncover their origins from the epic of Gilgamesh to the realms of Greco-Roman literature and the haunting pages of the Volsungs saga. Discover the primal allure of these mythical creatures as they embody themes of transformation, identity, and the blurred boundaries between human and beast. From the haunting tales of Ovid's Metamorphoses to the tragic figures of Norse mythology, werewolves have captivated the human imagination throughout the ages.
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Step into the realm of ancient tales and eerie folklore as we trace the literary history of werewolves. Uncover their origins from the epic of Gilgamesh to the realms of Greco-Roman literature and the haunting pages of the Volsungs saga. Discover the primal allure of these mythical creatures as they embody themes of transformation, identity, and the blurred boundaries between human and beast. From the haunting tales of Ovid's Metamorphoses to the tragic figures of Norse mythology, werewolves have captivated the human imagination throughout the ages.
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