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Werewolves The myth of werewolves originated centuries ago in a time when people were less enlightened and more fearful of the supernatural. People believed that you could be transformed into a werewolf if you were bitten by one, and in some cases it was thought that the bite of an ordinary wolf was enough to cause you to become cursed. Once afflicted with the curse of the werewolf it was believed that the different phases of the moon cycle could influence your behavior and transformations In particular, the full moon was thought to cause you to transform into a wolfman causing you to give in to the instincts of the beast. Werewolves were a source of terror for many years with only pure metal silver weapons believed to be a reliable defense against them. Fortunately in modern times our belief in such creatures has largely faded and werewolves are no a source of fear for our society. Despite the realization that werewolves are mythical, they continue to have a major impact upon our society. The image of the wolf is prominent, as is the use of werewolves in modern fiction. Even though werewolves are now recognized as the stuff of fantasies and nightmares by most people, they continue to intrigue and inspire us with their fearsome natures. They are featured prominently in many horror movies and have caused more than a few people to secretly fear the night. In addition to horror films they are often featured in fantasy films, and have even been turned into comic book heroes and villains. The long mythical history and naturally terrifying appearance of werewolves makes them a natural choice to be featured in modern fiction. The image of a werewolf is so iconic that once you see one on screen they are instantly recognizable. The transformation of werewolves from a genuine source of fear into a source of entertainment is something that people would likely have a hard time understanding in the past. Still they are a part of popular culture now, and due to their legendary status and iconic appearance they will likely remain so for the foreseeable future. There is something about the werewolf that has both inspired and terrified humanity for centuries. The idea of a man or woman possessed by the spirit of an animal and giving in to their darker natures is something that intrigues people in a way that few other things can. While werewolves were once believed to be a genuine threat, they are now relegated by most rational people to being a figment of the imagination of a less enlightened time. Werewolves now serve as both villains and heroes in movies and other forms of entertainment, instead of being a genuine source of fear for us. Werewolves have the unique quality of being instantly recognizable due to their long and storied history in various mythologies. This makes them a perfect choice for many types of media since the audience can instantly recognize and identify with them. As long as people remain fascinated by the thought of unleashing the dark side that hides within us all, werewolves will remain a steady part of popular culture.
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