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1. The film Romansanta: Werewolf Hunter is based on true accounts of Spain’s first documented “serial killer.” Based on this week’s readings, do you believe folk stories about werewolves inspired or provided a framework for how the historical Romasanta justified his killings? If a community believes that someone can literally transform into a monster, could that help them process the actions of someone like Romasanta?
2. Compare and contrast the folkloric depiction of the vampire with that of the werewolf. Why do you think these creatures are so frequently linked in folktales? What social and cultural fears does the vampire and/or werewolf embody? In what forms do those same fears exist in the 21st century?
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