Lycanthropy. A belief that a man will turn into a wolf (S-V-49)

Definition and description The term “Lycanthropy” means transformation of the man into wolf (from the Greek, Lycos, wolf, and Anthropos, man). According to popular beliefs, the metamorphosis from man to werewolf reveals itself both psychically and physically: werevolves have eyes made of glass, nails like shovels, sharp and long fangs; bushy and long haired body; they are generally considered very fast and ferocious and endowed with a superhuman force, tearing everyone he meets. However the Lycanthrope has his weak points: he can not see well, he has fear of the light, a crucifix can stop him maybe because he is considered possessed. The legend of the werewolf deeply permeates the culture of western people.