Different Types Of Werewolves

All Of The Types Of Werewolves

1. The Classic Werewolf: This is the most familiar depiction, transforming into a bipedal or quadruped wolf-man/woman, and often losing their humanity while in the transformed state. They are usually vulnerable to silver and can pass on the curse to their offspring.  

2. The Shapeshifter: Some myths present werewolves as being able to shift between human and wolf forms at will, or perhaps even hybrid forms that blend both.  

3. The Cursed: In other tales, werewolves are seen as victims of a curse, a punishment for wrongdoing, or even the result of a pact with the Devil or some other supernatural entity. 

4. Hybrid Forms: Many modern depictions incorporate hybrid forms, where the werewolf retains some human characteristics while being in the transformed state, or even exhibits more monstrous forms. 

5. Non-Wolf Variants: Some mythologies feature creatures that are similar to werewolves but transform into other animals, like tigers (Burmese mythology) or hyenas (East African mythology).

6. Specific Examples:

• Rougarou (French): A monstrous, often depicted as having human features but still with the animal form. 

• Skinwalker (Native American): A shapeshifter who can transform into animals and is often associated with witchcraft. 

• Vârcolac (Romanian): While the term can also mean goblin, it's a common term for werewolves in Romanian folklore. 

• Ulfhednar (Norse): A shape-shifting wolf-man, sometimes depicted as a powerful warrior. 

• Fennoscandian Werewolves: Often depicted as old women with poisoned claws and the ability to paralyze with their gaze. 

• Vukodlak (Serbian): A werewolf who may have to wear a wolfskin annually to break the curse.