The Werewolf As Reflex Of PIE Bride-Capture Custom

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The modern myth of the werewolf is arguably a reflex of the reality of raids by bands of PIE 'wolf-warriors' into neighboring regions for the purpose of seizing women.
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The Werewolf As Reflex Of PIE Bride-Capture Custom
  1. *wiHrós
    1. meaning 'man', 'hunter', 'warrior', 'husband'
      1. Germanic *weraz
        1. English 'were'wolf
          1. German 'Wergild'
            1. English 'virile' (strong, fertile)
            2. Latin 'vir'
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