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Ultimately, whether these creatures exist or not may be secondary to the conversations they spur about humanity's understanding of itself. Werewolves serve as a metaphoric reminder of the primal fears that lurk beneath civilization's skin, a reflection of our struggles between light and darkness, civility and savagery. In the end, the real terror may not lie in the existence of werewolves but in what they reveal about us as humans—our fears, our histories, and our capacity for both good and evil.
Conclusion: Myth Meets Reality
The werewolf myth endures as a powerful testament to humanity's creativity and fears. Its origins, steeped in real-world events and societal anxieties, raise critical questions about interpretation, perception, and the tales we tell within and about ourselves.