Werewolf, Shapeshifters?

[Revengea.k.aRage]

Do you think a werewolf can only shapeshift on a full moon, or do you think they can shapeshift any time but are at full power on a full moon? :p

[DarkWolf]

Depends on what myth you want to go by. I'd prefer the ones where the moon has no relevance at all to the werewolf - I found the whole "moon" thing to be pretty stupid. Still, myths are myths and I didn't start them.

[ThrasherCub]

From what I've learned (because I'm a loser and I study this kind of stuff) werewolves would most likely be able to shift when and where they wanted. The connection with the moon would more likely be a religious one. Many ancient civilizations hail the sun and moon as gods, but generally the sun more so. The sun got more recognition because it was what signaled the time of humans and helped us in countless ways. Werewolves would most likely be nocturnal and therefore have the same feelings towards the moon.

[TheBlueWolfW.W.]

I agree with Thrasher. They can morph when they want to. But they would probably be at full power during and near the full moon.

[Revengea.k.aRage]

I, prefer the Underworld vesion (Where the moom has nothing to do with the transformation) and by the looks of it so do most people.

Thanks for replying to my post

[TheBlueWolfW.W.]

I hate the way the Underworld werewolves look. And I hate Underworld.

[Revengea.k.aRage]

I hate the way the Underworld werewolves look. And I hate Underworld.

O.K... ummmmmmm... no comment...

[TheBlueWolfW.W.]

O.K... ummmmmmm... no comment...
*kicks at ground* Uh...sorry if I insulted you. Heh...I couldn't help it.

[Dr._Phibes]

I, prefer the Underworld vesion (Where the moom has nothing to do with the transformation) and by the looks of it so do most people.

Thanks for replying to my post
Let me try to remember here... Isn't the reason it was like that because the new werewolves had evolved from the original moon-transforming ones? I only saw the movie once over a year ago.

[Pickle Tickler]

I don't believe the moon theory at all. It depends on the will, and the ability.

[Sonne_Rosenrot]

Do you think a werewolf can only shapeshift on a full moon, or do you think they can shapeshift any time but are at full power on a full moon? :p

I believe that a werewolf is forced to transform on a full moon...but that they can transform whenever they like at other times. So I agree with: "shapeshift any time but are at full power on a full moon" :)

[Revengea.k.aRage]

*kicks at ground* Uh...sorry if I insulted you. Heh...I couldn't help it.

Thats fine come to think of it they relley havent made a conviceing werewolf yet have they? :)

[double_fierce]

Well, if you think of any other shapeshifter, hardly any of them depend on outside phenomena (i.e. the moon, etc..) to change. I think they do it by their own free will, depending on how much practice they have in shapeshifting. One of the most popular stimuli that I have heard of is emotions, but the moon motif seems to be the most popular because of pagan belief or, nowadays, because the OLD movies and stuff used it alot. I think it's becoming a trend, don't you?

[strablonde]

Actaully I have been doing allot of research on werewolves lately. Why I've been gone so long. I'm writing a book about werewolves. (It's a fiction Story) But I feel if I learn more I'll write better. About what you asked. I learned that yess in deed when a person is a born werewolf. When they turn 15 and are under the light of a full moon. It can cause them to wolf out for the first time.

But there after that, They might be able to control it. I really am not positive on that. But I do think that they are out more often on a full moon. I don't think werewovles lose there humanity side while they are wolves. They know what they are doing. So don't piss them off lol. I am a believer in the unknown. Maybe they don't want us to know all there secrets.

Psst.. I loved Underworld lol :D But I do think they could have went up a few knotches on the animation for the werewolves. I absolutely loved the werewolf in Van Helsing.. COOL :p I truely think the werewolf is intelligent. I hold much respect for the good werewolves in the world.

Thanks for this thread.. Angela ;)

[stinky_hyena]

Do you think a werewolf can only shapeshift on a full moon, or do you think they can shapeshift any time but are at full power on a full moon? :p

I agree with what others have posted, depends on who you ask, or what werewolf lore you reference. There are many varied answers, and all of them are neither true nor false.

[i-need-help]

i also beleive that a werewolf can change at will. i think the full moon thing was just something to add to the stories to make them scarier

[Saint Harry]

i dont like the moon theory, i would like to think that the transformation may be activated by a stong surge of emotion anger maybe? I dont know thats just what i think wud b cool :D

[Dog of Heaven]

This entirely depends on what kind of werewolf. A werewolf changes on the full moon if bitten. A born werewolf changes with strong emotions. A man who makes a pact with the devil can only change at night. Got it?

[Eddie Quist]

:) You guys need to remember that originally,werewolfe ry was looked upon as a form of witchcraft ,or black magic ,and that the ability to shift was given to the werewolf by the Devil.
It also required the classic ''Devil's pact'',in which the werewolf swore his body and soul,signed in his own blood,to devour humans and cause terror.

Very often,some material component such as a wolf-skin belt,a wolf pelt or some sort of psychotropic herb or ointment was consumed or put on the skin to induce the change.

So,even in the oldest legends,the full moon never really had any relevance as per the lycanthrope's changing ability.
No influence. :)

It was a plot device cooked up by scriptwriters who needed an outside reason for the transformation.

Your pal,Eddie the Mangler. :)

[Moon-Lit Forest]

it actualy all dependa on what story you are reading.

in 1 version they may only change at night or onlydurring the ful moon.
in another version they can change whenever they want but change during the full moon because of the pull it brings.
in yet another version they change when they loose control of their emotions, or simply to fight.
and in another version they could change at will and were sworn to protct mankind from themselvs.

so as you can see there are so many versions about the shift in werewolvs that it becomes hard to tell what the truth realy is.

[ClawedExsistence]

I like werewolves! ^_^
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[HragfenAlpha]

duh its not true, the only way people came up with the "full moon" thing is because it is semi-religious for werewolfs to go hunting around this moon cycle and it is still some of a couincidence.

[Noka_vex_lupus]

The whole full moon idea seems kinda stupid to me. Why would a giant floating rock force a werewolf transformation? Hehe, anyway, I believe that a werewolf transformation is either involuntary because of extreme emotional stress or a curse. It could also be willed by rituals or other methods. Although a werewolf might be more inclined to transform during a full moon because of religous beliefs or the increased visibility.

[Whitechapel Jack]

Just a theory here, but wouldn't it be more logical for a werewolf to be out at the full moon, and thus it would be assumed that the moon was the cause of the transformation? I mean, one, a werewolf would be more apt to hunt, congregate, or just be in their lupine form during the night, if just because during the day a man/woman changing into an animal would attract a lot of unwanted attention. And a full moon is prime hunting time as the moon is reflecting as much of the sun's light as it can, making it easier to see, and therefor hunt, at those times. So you have two events, night for cover and enough light to make hunting easier, occuring at the same time. The full moon. If werewolves took advantage of this, and it can be assumed they would being both man and wolf (both opportunistic hunters)there would be more werewolves appearing then. It is not hard to imagine that the thought that it was the moon causing the change would come to non-weres. But, that's just my theory.

[Xenon Greyfire]

I tend to believe the moon theory.
One: The energy the moon wields. Whether you believe in it or not, the moon gives out a unique energy. Now, scientifically the sun gives the moon light, and we see the reflection, but on an metaphysical level the moon alters the energy the sun gives and reflects that.
Err... yeah. Something like that anyway.
Lunar energy also appears to have unusual qualities. So why, if there's enough of it, could it not be used to aid (or even trigger, in some obscure radical case) a shapeshifting?

[Noka_vex_lupus]

I tend to believe the moon theory.
One: The energy the moon wields. Whether you believe in it or not, the moon gives out a unique energy. Now, scientifically the sun gives the moon light, and we see the reflection, but on an metaphysical level the moon alters the energy the sun gives and reflects that.
Err... yeah. Something like that anyway.
Lunar energy also appears to have unusual qualities. So why, if there's enough of it, could it not be used to aid (or even trigger, in some obscure radical case) a shapeshifting?

How does the moon alter the sun's energy and what are the unusual qualities you mentioned? Also, where did you get this information, site a book, a website, something. Because as far as I know, there's nothing unusual about moonlight. The sun's light spreads out as it travels so a fraction of it hits the moon. The moon then reflects the light to the earth. The moonlight isn't very strong because of the distance the light has to travel to get to the moon itself. And as proof of its 'unusual qualities' don't use that 'statistic' that more crimes, etc. go on during the full moon. It's not moon madness or whatever, its just a screwed up statistic that has been proved false, but has gotten too much publicity so now everyone believes it.

[Suthar_Anzuth00]

I think werewolves are shapeshifters, taking on their lupine forms whenever it strikes thier fancy.As I had said in an earlier post in a different board, I think werewolves are born into their state, and it's a natural part of who they are. They don't however, because this would lead to their discovery. The herd must not know, lest the sheep turn on the wolves.

[SWITCH-off]

Do you think a werewolf can only shapeshift on a full moon, or do you think they can shapeshift any time but are at full power on a full moon? :p

I always believed that the werewolf could transform whenever and werever but the full moon unleashes thier full power. sorry if anything is mispelled im in a hurry :o :D

[TheForumShade]

Well, a creature so smart (it survives in the normal big scary world :cool: ) can live more easenly when it can choose to evolve. For example, the werewolf has a girlfriend, the night when your in bed with her. Your beginning to change into a Wolf!!
I dont think that girl would understand, not don't she? :D
Werewolves are unlucky, the moon affects them. If they like it or not. Interresting to think of that older, smarter werewolfves or lycans can change whenever they like. I could be done. If you have changed so many times in your werewolf-life, shoulden't you get the hang of it on some point on? I think so. Cya, Shade