Cynocephali

How are Were's, Vampires and the Cynocephali connected ?

Weres and Vampires could have come from them. I think that the Cynocephali are another genos of Man, like Neanderthal and Cro-magnon. Homo-sapiens are the modern equivalent Cro-magnon.

Most scientists now agree that Neanderthal and Cro-magnon co-existed and even interbred with each other. They also agree that Neanderthals weren't as stupid as they once were described to be. So what if the Cynocephali also co-existed with each and interbred with each? What you would get is modern Man. That would back up the whole genetics theory.

Because Man moved out of Africa and colonized the other continents and interbred with different bands of people along the way over and over again, that would explain why some people are weres and some aren't. That also explains why there are different races and why we all look different.

So there have probably been weres since early Man learned to control fire.

The Cynocephali a.k.a. Dog-heads

An Introductory Author's Note

The Cynocephali are a race often referred to as monsters, by many sources.
Largely due to the fact that they are a race of dog headed men, of giant size. Who were said to eat raw flesh, and engaged even in acts of cannibalism.
Who were these creatures?
Is it at all possible that these creatures still exist today?
The answer is unknown, for there is evidence to both support and dispute the claims that the cynocephali were more than a myth made up to scare small children into behaving by their parents. Thusly, we will never know until a serious field study is conducted and there is scientific field research conducted on this topic of study.
What I will address are the facts that have been gathered, in an effort to present an unbiased view point on the matter. So that the facts may be represented fairly, and you, fellow traveler may make your own decision regarding this mythic race.
~Banulf~

Cynocephali Traits Found In Legend Lore

A Simple List

1. The cynocephali were dog headed
2. They possessed powerful jaws and talons
3. They were four cubits in height, which is roughly seven and a half feet or higher
4. They possessed wolf-like senses
5. They were savage warriors on the field of battle
6. They were highly intelligent
7. They were fur covered
8. They used growls, barks, whines and howls for communication
9. They lived in the more mountainous regions and lived in caves
10. They hunted and wore animal skins for clothing
11. They used weapons, such as javelins, bows, spears, clubs, slings, and swords
12. The cynocephali used tools and knew of fire
13. In many accounts, they breathed fire, although this could be an exaggeration
14. The cynocephali were shapeshifters
15. The cynocephali were flesh eaters, who typically ate raw flesh. In many cases, they were even said to eat the flesh of fallen soldiers on the battlefield.

A Closer Examination Of The Facts

Upon closer examination of the facts, one finds a radically different picture in church wood cuts of unusual icons. Regarding saints, such as Christopher, and Andrew, who were depicted as being dog headed in these wood cuts. There is also the tale of St. Mercurious in the Greek Orthodox religion, who was also a cynocephali.
St. Augustine wrote of them as being the monstrous children of God and descendants of the first man, Adam. Claiming that they were also reflections of God, created in his own image.
There are even woodcuts of Jesus preaching to the cynocephali in distant lands, and depictions of the cynocephali with peaceful natures after they had accepted those teachings. Who's savage natures could be reawakened at a saint's command, yet one must ask, was it divine influence? Or could it have been a much simpler thing?
Trust and loyalty in one's faith, much like mankind is capable of, and their love for their faith. Again, a much more human trait that is not often attributed to 'monsters'.
Again, one must make their own decision upon this matter, yet the facts are there. That suggest the cynocephali were more than just savage, brutal and horrific monster of legends.
One other thing, upon closing.
The cynocephali were also called werewolves.
~Banulf~