Of all the characters who could have inspired the tale of the werewolves, the Ulfheonar are the most likely candidates.
The Ulfheonar were a group of elite Norse warriors that lived in the woods as a shamanic cult. Their patron animal was the wolf and it was said that the greatest of the Ulfheonar could actually transform into wolves during battle. Though the Ulfheonar were feared by all (including their kin), they were also greatly respected and considered to be Odin's men.
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Werewolf Facts
WerewolfFacts about werewolves that include age of shifting, birth, side effects, coat colors, pack ranks, mating habits and spells that can possibly transform you into a werewolf. A lot of information here is found on the internet, credit goes to the write...