THE WEREWOLF
For centuries, werewolves have been part of the human culture and have been the subject of many horror stories. Whether it is the iconic "Thriller" by Michael Jackson or the magical Professor Lupin from Harry Potter, werewolves have been in myths and legends from across the globe. We all know the similarities, but what differences keep them away from the rest of the "pack"? How do the portrayals of the werewolf differ from different cultures?
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The Myth
The Varulv is thought to be a werewolf creature in the myths of Scandinavia. The myth behind this creature is shared with Russia's myth behind the varulv. This myth originates from the Sami people, who were socially looked down upon by other societies. The myth comes from the words of Olaus, who mentioned that a person could turn into a varulv by drinking beer.
He specifically mentions that the varulv is tied to the Sami people, not anybody in general. He reached this conclusion by "making discoveries" about this group of people. Because of the fact that Sami people are thought to turn into varulvs, they are looked down upon.
While werewolves are thought to run on blood, varulvs are thought to run on beer.
The varulv is thought to be associated with the Sami people.
The varulv is thought to be associated with the Sami people.
The "Transition" of the Varulv
Is beer thought to be the only fuel for the "transformation" of a varulv?
The most common way a varulv is thought to transform is by drinking beer, but this isn't the only way. Some more examples varulvs are thought to change is through wearing a fur belt (similar to the werwolf) or even simply one saying "You are a wolf" to a suspected "varulv."
Another "observation" made by Olaus was that a "varulv" could transform by singing an incantation after drinking beer. In these tranformations, the myths say that the way a varulv can transform determine its behavior.
For example, if the "varulv" changes voluntarily, it is thought to be the scary beast that everyone thinks of when reminded of this creature. If a "varulv" is "transformed" against its will (eg: being bitten, drinking beer), the varulv will be a helpful and kind werewolf who is loyal to humankind. The "transformation" of a varulv it thought to determine its behavior.
The varulv which is thought to change voluntarily is thought to be more savage.
Is beer thought to be the only fuel for the transformation of a varulv?
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The varulv which is thought to change voluntarily is thought to be more savage.
Varulv vs Werewolf
There are many physical similarities between the varulv and the werewolf, but there are only a few beliefs between the actual myths of the varulv and werewolf that are similar. One of those beliefs is that varulvs can turn into wolves by using articles of clothing such as belts. Another belief is that varulvs are thought to turn into voluntarily and involuntarily, similar to werewolves.
There are also many differences between the varulv and the werewolf. One of the differences is that the original myth differs. For werewolves, the original myth was Peter Stubbe, but for the varulv, it was the Sami people. Another difference is how the werewolf and the varulv actually transform. The werewolf is thought to transform when a full moon is present, and a varulv is thought to transform by drinking beer. These are thought to be some of the differences between these two creatures.
They are both thought to be big, hairy creatures, but is that all that makes humans think of varulvs as werewolves?
Fur belts are thought to have "powers" to make werewolves and varulvs transform.
Werewolves are thought to transform during the full moon.