These creatures were born with the combined traits of a human and an animal. They are not necessarily threats, and like humans, they can have their own goals and affiliations. Each type of hybrid population tends to be predominantly male or female, instead of balanced between the sexes. The stories are ancient Greek in origin and have travelled around the globe, becoming a staple of western media.
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The Origins of Supernatural Beings
Non-FictionThe history behind creatures like vampires, werewolves, and zombies is beyond fascinating. The following is a series of research papers aiming to explain supernatural creatures through cultural events and scientific phenomenon. The messy history beh...