Werewolves

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Werewolves aren't just creatures of horror movies and full-moon transformations! This week, we're digging into the strange history of werewolves, from ancient mythology and magical wolf pelts to the disturbing European werewolf trials. We'll uncover the stories of people accused of making deals with the devil, transforming into beasts, and committing horrific crimes. But were these people really monsters, or were they victims of superstition, fear, and some seriously messed-up justice? Sources: Beck, M. (2026, October 30). Before America had witch trials, Europe had werewolf trials. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/articles/werewolf-trials-europe-witches Encyclopaedia Britannica. (n.d.). Werewolf. Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/art/werewolf HISTORY.com Editors. (2025, May 28). Werewolf legends. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-the-werewolf-legend Mythical Creatures and Beasts. (n.d.). Werewolf. https://mythicalcreaturesandbeasts.com/werewolf/ Origin Trace. (n.d.). The origin of werewolves: From ancient mythology to medieval legends and modern fiction. https://origin-trace.com/article/origin-of-werewolf/