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This is the second of a two-part episode.

In part one we took a look at

werewolves in different cultures from antiquity up through the witch trials of

the 16th century. In this part we'll continue that history through modern day and

also discuss scientific explanations

through the years including medical and psychological and

will explore the less frequently discussed socioeconomic factors which

contributed to the lore of the werewolf and helped shape some of the mythology of the creature.

We'll also hear more from folklorist and editor-in-chief of the UK

magazine The Skeptic, Deborah Hyde.

Here's part two of Werewolves. And then. In Britain, Miss Claveray is the name.

Garwolf and Norman means the same.

Long ago you heard the tale told, and it used to happen in days of old.

Quite a few men became Garwolves and set up housekeeping in the woods.

A Garwolf is a savage beast, while the fury's on it at least. Eats men, geeks evil, does no good, living and roaming in the deep wood.

Now I'll leave this topic set. I want to tell you about Bisc clavare.

We'll take a pause in the timeline to remember Marie de France's late 12th century poem,

Is clavare.

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