Werewolves (Mysteries, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena)

From ancient times to today, people have reported encounters with creatures that are part human and part wolf. While theories abound to explain the stories, the only thing certain is that werewolves hold a special place in the popular imagination. But are werewolves real? When the moon is full, do ordinary people under a supernatural curse transform into snarling monsters, only to change back again at dawn? Werewolves examines legends of shape-shifters from around the world, describes many types of werewolves, details case studies, explores key theories about werewolf encounters, and provides readers with the information they need to conduct their own field investigation. Throughout history, people have experienced amazing things that they could not fully explain. From encounters with strange creatures to sightings of mysterious flying lights, and from ghostly apparitions to visions of the future, these occurrences have fueled the idea that entities, powers, and dimensions may exist outside the boundaries of the everyday world. Each book in the Mysteries, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena series examines one area of the paranormal. Designed to inspire readers' imaginations while informing them of the known facts, these books are written by occult experts with firsthand experience in paranormal investigations.