#052 Unraveling the Mysteries of Werewolves: Cryptid Conversations, Vampire Comparisons and Cultural Influence

From The Word Ghost - A Paranormal Podcast

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The podcast episode is a light-hearted discussion about werewolves in popular culture. Hosts AJ and Jamie discuss the origins of werewolves, their appearances in movies, and common characteristics. They pay tribute to their beloved friend Michael Alan Gregory and later humorously dissect popular werewolf movies, debating over the best ones. They also explore the werewolf's weakness to silver and speculate on why that might be. The hosts end the episode by ranking werewolves alongside other mythical creatures they've discussed.

00:02 In Loving Memory: A Tribute to Michael Alan Gregory

01:14 Welcome to the Paranormal Podcast: From the Word Ghost

02:00 The Cryptid Chronicles: Diving into the World of Werewolves

02:49 The Werewolf Debate: Beliefs and Skepticism

03:43 The Origin of Werewolves: Ancient Stories and Myths

05:32 The Epic of Gilgamesh: The First Werewolf Story

09:12 The Curse of King Lycian: A Tale of Transformation

11:54 The Fear of Werewolves: Superstitions and Trials

14:23 The Torture of Peter Stump: A Werewolf Trial

15:41 Werewolf Appearance in Literature and Film

16:53 Defending Against Werewolves: The Power of Silver

19:00 The Role of Illnesses in Werewolf Mythology

19:41 Top Werewolf Movies and Book (yes singular)

24:34 Ranking Werewolves Among Other Cryptids

27:18 Conclusion