Werewolves
The history of werewolves in media is long and complex. It began in the early 12th century, when stories about werewolves circulated mainly through oral folklore. These tales often carried hidden cultural meanings; in some cases, calling a man a “werewolf” implied that he did not conform to traditional expectations of masculinity or heterosexuality. During this period, certain crimes were also attributed to “werewolves,” and people believed that these creatures were demons sent from hell. Over time, this way of thinking influenced modern media, shaping the common portrayal of werewolves as inherently evil. [3]
In the early 1900s film started to become a major player in the global media. This would lead to the creation of many monster movies involving Dracula and Frankenstein. These films were very repetitive and cliched . For example, the 1935 film Werewolf of London adds questionable humor into the narratives. This is why werewolves in media never received the same attention or widespread distribution like other monster movies. [4]
In modern media such as romance novels, werewolves started to gain popularity with people. Some reader find the idea of a werewolf to be very attractive and they like the loyalty that they will have because they are half wolf. It presents an ideal type of man who has the passion and loyalty that an alpha werewolf has for its mate. In the early 2010s tv shows like Teen Wolf and Twilight start to come out which depict werewolves as heroes instead of monsters like earlier films. [5]
