Werewolf Magic (Lycanthropy)

An explanation of the terms lycanthropy and werewolf introduces this werewolf course. You'll look into the early beliefs surrounding wolves and human-to-wolf transformation. You'll also explore lycanthropy in ancient Greek and Roman texts and Celt and Norse traditions.

You'll review medieval European werewolf literature, the werewolf witch trials, and Christianity's role in instilling fear of werewolves. You'll also learn about the lycanthropy mythology of different countries.

This werewolf course explores how the Age of Enlightenment ended lycanthropy superstition. You'll also learn how literary symbolism and film depictions of werewolves changed.

The final modules of the werewolf course explore contemporary werewolf magic. You will learn about the practice's principles, tools, talismans and symbols. You will discover the importance howling has in werewolf magic and how to use breathwork to improve your practice.

The werewolf course concludes by explaining and guiding you through two rituals. You'll learn how to release your inner wolf self. You'll also call upon the deities and other guides who protect the werewolf in werewolf magic.

By studying this course, you will learn about:

• Lycanthropy's early roots
• Werewolves in ancient Greek, Roman and Babylonian literature
• Viking and Celt lycanthrope traditions and beliefs
• The symbolism of the lycanthrope in early medieval romances
• The werewolf witch trials of the Middle Ages
• Werewolf mythology in different countries
• Werewolf symbolism of 18th and 19th-century literature
• The medical term lycanthropy and the scientific belief around it
• Contemporary werewolf magic principles
• Performing contemporary werewolf magic exercises and rituals

If you're interested in history, folklore, magic or the supernatural, you will enjoy this werewolf course. You'll gain a deep understanding of the rich history of lycanthropy and the practices of modern werewolf magic.