In the Buffyverse, created by Joss Whedon, werewolves are introduced as a type of demonic humanoid. Their characteristics are similar to the werewolves of folklore, but rather than being included only as brutish monsters, they appear as characters who suffer from lycanthropy, and whose animal side either complements or clashes with their human side.
Werewolves in the Buffyverse are usually afflicted with lycanthropy through a bite. It's never con...
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In the Buffyverse, created by Joss Whedon, werewolves are introduced as a type of demonic humanoid. Their characteristics are similar to the werewolves of folklore, but rather than being included only as brutish monsters, they appear as characters who suffer from lycanthropy, and whose animal side either complements or clashes with their human side.
Werewolves in the Buffyverse are usually afflicted with lycanthropy through a bite. It's never confirmed that anyone is born with lycanthropy, although the fact that Oz's little cousin transmits the condition to him via bite, as well as Oz's conversation with his aunt (see "Oz" below) suggests the cousin may have been born with the condition.
Werewolves turn into wolf form at sunset on the three nights when the moon is nearest full (called "wolf nights" by Willow and Oz), and revert to human form at dawn. In wolf form, they are immensely strong and hungry for human flesh, but tend to fall asleep before dawn, and often do not recall the...
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