The Origin of the Werewolf Superstition by Caroline Taylor Stewart
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"The Origin of the Werewolf Superstition" by Caroline Taylor Stewart is a scholarly examination of the historical belief in werewolves, likely written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the origins of this superstition, discussing how human transformation into wolves has been a widespread phenomenon across various cultures. The author aims to explore the common threads in werewolf mythology and its connections to cultural practices and primitive rituals. The opening
of the work outlines the foundational ideas surrounding the werewolf superstition, explaining that these beliefs have not been thoroughly understood until now. It highlights the different theories presented by scholars regarding the nature of lycanthropy, such as its probable roots in primitive customs and the cultural significance of animal disguises used by early humans for hunting and ritualistic purposes. Stewart notes that these beliefs often arose in times when humans were still trying to understand and control the natural world, framing werewolves as creatures embodying both fear and fascination. The section sets the stage for a detailed investigation into how this superstition evolved over time and varied across different regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stewart, Caroline Taylor |
|---|---|
| Title | The Origin of the Werewolf Superstition |
| Credits |
Produced by eagkw, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Werewolves |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44134 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 482 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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