#lobisomens

[charopinhozelador]

[telluriaen]

Werewolf Strains

IV. Long-Eared

Long-eared werewolves are a common strain of lycanthropy in the New World, particularly in tropical regions. As the name suggests, werewolves of this lineage have abnormally long ears, with some individuals having ears that even trail along the ground. While distinctive, these oversized ears can be a hindrance to the lycanthrope, and it is not uncommon to find long-eared werewolves with injuries or even amputated ears.

V. Rougarou

The rougarous are, without a doubt, one of the most unique strains of lycanthropes, primarily due to their blood-feeding diet. Unlike other lycanthropes, they do not undergo a full transformation; as long as they maintain a steady diet of human blood, they can retain a humanoid form and conceal their lupine nature. However, if they go without feeding for an extended period, the transformation gradually progresses, causing them to lose control over their human faculties and become slender, hairless werewolves. Interestingly, this process is reversible if they resume consuming blood, which leads many rugarus to live hidden among society, much like vampires. This similarity fuels the belief that rougarous might be the result of an improbable union between vampires and werewolves, though this theory is heavily contested, as vampires are strictly infertile.

VI. Vironsusi

Vironsudet are a strain of werewolves predominantly found in the vast wildernesses of Scandia. Unlike other lycanthropic strains, vironsudet exhibit a notably more peaceful behavior and avoid human contact whenever possible. This aversion to human presence has given rise to several theories, one of the most popular being that vironsudet possess near-human intelligence or even the ability to retain memories from their previous life. However, these speculations lack evidence and remain within the realm of folklore. Along with their gentler temperament, another characteristic trait of the vironsudet is the presence of a tail, an anatomical feature rare among lycanthropes.

VII. Vukodlak

Vukodlaks, often simply called werewolves or, in some regions, loups-garous, represent the most common and possibly the oldest strain of lycanthropes. Due to their prevalence and classic characteristics, many consider them the "typical" species of werewolves, serving as a reference for describing other variations of the curse. Already represented:

[cinemaquiles]

Telefilme raro e disponível no youtube: "A noite do lobo", 1972

[fourorfivemovements]

Thinking about the variations on the werewolf legend on the Brazillian folklore, as it changes according to the region.  

Basically, if you are a boy who:

- Is the thirteenth child

-Is the eight child and the seven previous children were women

-Is the eight child period

-Is the seventh child out of thirteen

-Is the  seventh child of the seventh child

-Was born on Good Friday at midnight

-Is the child of a incestuous relationship

-Is the child of a relationship between a woman and a priest

-Wasn’t baptized

-Has anemia

you will become a werewolf once you turn 13. 

Only men become werewolves. (I couldn’t find any source saying that if a person is attacked by a werewolf and survives will also become a werewolf). Also, the curse is hereditary. 

You can identify a werewolf if a man is easily annoyed, barely eats (but when he does, is usually spicy and/or salty food), is usually tired and is lazy, and is thirsty all the time. Some versions say that a man who is pale and has a large nose and ears is also a werewolf. 

 The transformations happen every Friday; the full moon is rarely mentioned. The victim goes to a crossroad, becomes a werewolf and does his thing, then goes back to that crossroad before dawn to turn human again.  Curiously, becoming a werewolf doesn’t necessarily means that you will become a wolf or a wolf hybrid. Sometimes you just become a dog or even some unspecified animal ( even a pig counts). The main victims or werewolves are animals, in some regions non baptized babies are also included. Most versions say that the werewolf only drinks their blood. 

 In some regions, you cut off the paw of a werewolf, you will cure him. You can also make a werewolf turn human again (not necessarily cure him) by cutting him with a knife or a sharp object, enough to draw blood. Silver bullets also kill werewolves, but in some regions a regular bullet, covered with the wax of a candle used in a mass will do the trick. You have to shoot the werewolf through the heart to kill it.  Another way to get cured is, on your first night as werewolf, you have to visit seven graveyards until sunrise. A possible result of not being able to do this is staying in werewolf form forever. 

Overall this is what I could find. Feel free to add more. 

[dancflorhardkor]

Creatuanary 2023 Day 21: Lobisomem

This werewolf is native to South America and is sometimes refered to as a ball of fire... I wonder why

[michaeltowley]

Vacant - A história nunca contada (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/story/330564070-vacant-a-hist%C3%B3ria-nunca-contada?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_myworks&wp_uname=MichaelTowley&wp_originator=KGyeyONnDtSVjMLjImGrKkVB9nEiOsJR1OOtz4%2BBMjE57Y30UZwD348I1OU4pc6gg6IX3exL1WoNges0Aq8NzXlNhcHxuSocLezbmIhJZQCvr3mECy122tIzI6iG5TYc 

[ladyvitoria]

“ Nas ruas dessa Londres, vampiros, lobisomens e demônios andam livremente, como membros ativos da sociedade, cuidadosamente vigiados pela elite mortal que mantêm a segurança e harmonia não somente na Grã-Bretanha, mas em toda Europa - os chamados Caçadores Negros, jurados a servir e proteger a humanidade dos Sombrios.“ - O Despertar, Trilogia Laços de Sangue.

[drigopurplehaze]

Characters from Brazilian folklore.