The History & Mythology of Werewolves

Dr Laura Kounine explores the symbiotic history of the wolf and man, tracing the myth of the werewolf from ancient folklore to modern culture.

The talk traces the history of the werewolf, examining how the myth has shifted across time and place, from Asia to the Americas. It explores the horrifying reality of 16th and 17th-century werewolf trials and how the monster evolved into a modern cultural icon. The session is followed by a Q&A.