Abnormally Normal
But sometimes the fear was absolutely warranted, whether the danger lurked clad in the fur of a wolf or the clothes of a man.
Here, in celebration of Halloween, are five of the most famous werewolves from history.
Content warning: History was awful. This article touches on murder, mutilation, torture, incest and animal cruelty.
The Beast of Gévaudan
17th century woodcut depicting a hunt for the Beast of Gévauda.
Public domain