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Banshees, Werewolves, Faeries - Coast To Coast


In the second half, author and curator Varla Ventura spoke about the folklore of banshees, werewolves, faeries, and other creatures of the night. She described the puca, a shape-shifting creature from the faerie world that often takes the form of a rabbit or a horse, or in Ireland a bird or crow. These 'tricksters' appear at certain times in people's lives to challenge their way of thinking, she noted. She related tales of werewolves to the Norse lore of "berserkers," who would consume a concoction to bring out their savage side before going into battle. Citing the work of early researcher, Sabine Baring-Gould, "we all have the propensity to become werewolves," tapping into the ferocious or furious side of human nature, Ventura suggested.



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