The Book of Werewolves

Sabine Baring-Gould’s book “The Book of Werewolves” explores the intriguing world of werewolves, or lycanthropes, found in many cultures. He traces the werewolf myth back to Arcadia, an ancient Greek region, where fear of wolf attacks led people to make human sacrifices to protect their livestock. This dark practice gave rise to the idea of lycanthropy, highlighting humanity’s struggle with its own darker impulses. Baring-Gould suggests that the werewolf symbolizes our desire to reconnect with our primal nature, representing instincts that we often try to hide. He argues that the myth is more than just a horror story; it reflects our inner conflicts and the delicate balance between civilization and savagery.