This episode unpacks the werewolf myth across time and cultures, revealing its origins in ancient Greece, its transformation through Norse and medieval European legends, and its evolving symbolism—from cursed outcast to fierce protector. We explore the terrifying moment of transformation, the legendary powers and vulnerabilities of lycanthropes, and how these stories reflect humanity’s struggle between civilization and wildness. Prepare to journey into the shadowy heart of a myth that still howls at the edges of our imagination.

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