Before we venture into the world of psychotic killers who murdered and sometimes ate their victims under the guise of being a monstrous wolf, I recommend - The Book of Were-Wolves by Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould.
Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (28 January 1834 – 2 January 1924) was an English Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar. Baring-Gould, an English parson, “published numerous collections of sermons and wrote several hymns, the best-known being ‘Onward Christian Soldiers.’ Baring-Gould’s interest in legend and folk-lore marks his secular writings and is apparent in his Book of Were-Wolves (1865) and Curious Myths of the Middle Ages (1866).” This work on were-wolves is still cited today, and remains a standard work on the subject. After presenting a wide range of mythological and folkloric traditions, Baring-Gould argues for the origins of lycanthropism in a universal human tendency toward blood lust and sadism. This book takes a look at were-wolf (lycanthropic) lore from the days of ancient Greece and Rome to the mid-nineteenth century. Baring-Gould cites hundreds of sources in building his case for the lycantrhopy, he takes a deep look at detailed accounts concerning Marechal de Retz - true bluebeard. This book is a must read for any were-wolf aficionado. Find it on Amazon.
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It is a sad truth when one realizes that there is no werewolf fiction prior to the 20th century. There is, however, a bounty of lore. Gruesome violent lore that primarily surrounds much of Germany and Europe. I look forward to sharing such tales with you in the future, dear readers.
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