Werwolves

The opening invites listeners into a wide‑ranging investigation of the werwolf, tracing the word’s ancient roots from Anglo‑Saxon to French, German, Scandinavian and far‑flung cultures. It sketches a creature that defies simple definition—sometimes man, sometimes woman, sometimes child—capable of a fleeting or permanent shift into a wolf. By weaving together folklore from England, Wales, Scotland and beyond, the narrative sets a global stage for the mystery that has haunted humanity for centuries.

The author then turns to the skeptics, recounting historic trials where accusations of lycanthropy mingled with hysteria, revenge and the politics of witchcraft. These early testimonies and confessions, often extracted under duress, highlight the thin line between belief and delusion. Listeners are drawn into a thoughtful debate: are werwolves a lingering supernatural reality or a product of fear‑driven imagination?