Werewolf Greek Mythology Novels & Stories

Alessandro said, and as if he knew I was going to ask a question, he warned me, “I can't talk about other supernatural species, only my own.” I looked at him with a frown. “Then tell me about werewolves,” I asked respectfully. “Werewolves were originated by the Luna goddess,” Alessandro said, and I frowned. “In Greek culture she goes by the name Selene, but in our mythology, she is Luna, the young daughter of the goddess Diana, the mistress of the hunt and nature. Our origin goes back long before ancient Rome, when the gods dwelt in our lands in silence.” I paused in awe.

The Lycans and Werewolves are two different species of wolf man but they carry a common past. The ancient legends speak of a king named Licaon who lived in Greece, southern Europe, more precisely in the city of Arcadiae who would have been cursed by Zeus for committing unholy and cruel acts. It is said that he was a sadist, who murdered the visitors of his castle and used to serve his meat to guests at the dining table.

Some scholars believe the werewolf made its debut in The Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest known Western prose, when Gilgamesh jilted a potential lover because she had turned her previous mate into a wolf. Werewolves made another early appearance in Greek mythology with the Legend of Lycaon. According to the legend, Lycaon, the son of Pelasgus, angered the god Zeus when he served him a meal made from the remains of a sacrificed boy. As punishment, the enraged Zeus turned Lycaon and his sons into wolves.

“The Arctic Wolf Pack was the largest in the world, but when other werewolves found out that they were special they began killing them trying to steal their powers." I gasped. Powers! What the hell was this vampire raving about? “Pi, don't scare the girl with your stupid urban legends,” Nicky warned. “No. I'm not scared, just curious.” I told them. “Tell me what you know about the Arctic Wolf Pack.” “Well, I know around 21 years ago they were all killed by a werewolf known only as Razor Tail. It's believed that this wolf worships Hades, the god of the underworld, instead of the moon goddess, Selene.”

I discovered that this place is home to several supernatural creatures besides werewolves, such as lycans, chimeras, vampires, witches, fairies, and many more that I can't recall. Alex also revealed that our grandfather is a descendant of Zeus, which makes him revered as a god, given that Zeus is a Greek god of lightning, sky, and thunder, like a weather god. Grandfather was blessed with the power of thunder because of the blood of Zeus coursing through his veins. He also told me about his werewolf, who is an alpha, but no one knows for sure. That's why he freaked out when I followed him, but that's a story for another day.

I pleaded, and he nodded his head gently in understanding. “You are not out of mind. Moreover, you are very right child, my boys are different. Have you ever heard of the word lycanthrope?” he asked, looking at me expectantly and I shook my head, motioning that the word means nothing to me. “it’s a Greek mythical creature most commonly know in modern times as the werewolf” he explained with all determination and if he didn’t have a façade of all seriousness on his face, I would assume he was mocking me.

Laura's point of view: "Lycaon, the son of Pelasgus, angered Zeus when he served him a meal made from the remains of a sacrificed boy. As punishment, the enraged Zeus turned Lycaon and his sons into wolves." It's a famous story about the origins of werewolves. Yet, it is nothing more than a tale that grown-ups used to scare their children with. Still, a famous question exists. Who were the first werewolves? And who created them? When, and how?

WEREWOLF A werewolf or lycanthrope is a mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or a therianthropic hybrid wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction. -Wikipedia Werewolf usually lives in packs. The pack will be organized by some wolves that are stronger or have more superior abilities than the others. There will be Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Hunter, Sentinel, Elder, Scout, Guardian, Omega, and Pup. But, in this story, not all of the wolf rank will be mentioned.

"Oh, yes. They are! And if you aren't a good boy and trouble mama's handmaid too much, a werewolf will be sent to steal you into the deep dark forest at night." The little boy burst into tears, sobbing loudly. "Who was the first werewolf?" The Prince's nephew, Evan, asked. "King Lycaon of Arcadia. He was cursed by Zeus." "Why?" "So one day, Zeus was bored of hiking up and down Mount Olympus. So he paid Arcadia a visit. He was like, 'Hey! Just checking in, what's up? I am the divine almighty here and y'all need to respect me.' The king and his fifty sons wondered, 'What the hell is he doing here?' 'Is he really Zeus?' 'I don't think Zeus has any power, he just shows off' 'We should get rid of

her stars. After many nights of torturous desire and having to watch him from afar, Selene made the decision to visit Endymion on his hilltop. She appeared to him in her long white robes with the bright light of the moon, shining all around her. At first Endymion was frightened, but he quickly became captivated by her beauty. Each night after their first meeting, he would wait for her visit. The two fell madly in love and wanted to spend every moment together, but Endymion was becoming distracted by their love and his flock began to fall prey to foxes and other predators. Endymion was saddened by his inability to take care of his flock and spend his nights with Selene. As a way to end her h