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The Wolf (forest & musk)
The legend of the Wolf Man, or the “werewolf” has haunted folklore for centuries, with roots stretching back to ancient Greece and medieval Europe, where shape-shifters were feared as cursed beings or agents of the devil. The concept of men transforming into wolves under the full moon gained momentum in the 16th and 17th century.
BUT By the 19th century, as Gothic horror flourished, the werewolf legend found new life in Penny Dreadfuls - cheaply printed papers yet wildly popular horror stories that thrilled Victorian audiences. These weekly serials embraced the macabre, weaving tales of supernatural terror, including the menace of the werewolf, often portrayed as a tormented soul cursed by fate. This era of lurid storytelling helped shape the modern horror archetype, paving the way for cinematic and pop culture.
From these grisly Victorian tales to todays gothic horror revival, the Wolf Man remains an enduring figure both beast and man, monster and victim, forever trapped between the wild and the civilized.