The Lycanthrope, or more commonly called werewolf, a shape shifter, a creature that can change form, from a man to a wolf and back again! 

Can such a thing exist? It would seem doubtful, surely the legendry wolf man is a creature of fiction, something invented to entertain us in books and at the cinema. Yet, throughout history, there have been numerous stories, from many countries of the feared werewolf!

One such account, took place during 1598 in the French Alps.

A young boy in his teens was out picking fruit with his sister, when the girl was suddenly attacked by a creature that looked part human and part wolf! The boy went to the aid of the girl, upon which the beast set upon him, stabbing him and mortally wounding him. the young girl, luckily managed to escape back to her village.

The villagers went hunting for the strange creature, eventually capturing a whole family of werewolves! The Gandillon family, four members of whom were arrested and charged with Lycanthropy! Perennette Gondillon was charged with the murder and executed, another member of the family, a man called Pierre also confessed to being a lycanthrope, saying on Maundy Thursday he went into a trance and attended a "Sabbat of Werewolves!" The family were also seen running about on all fours while imprisoned.

There are many stories like this, can they be true? Or as the tales have been handed down over the centuries they have been exaggerated until they bear no resemblance to the true facts.

Perhaps though, when the moon is full, when conditions are just right, the dreaded werewolf can make his appearance!... <Grins>