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1	->''"Werewolf?"''
2	->''"There. There wolf."''
3	-->--''Film/YoungFrankenstein''
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5	This index is for tropes that are either specifically about werebeasts, or frequently come up in relation to werebeasts.
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7	See WerewolfWorks for a list of works that prominently feature werewolves and WerebeastWorks for works prominently featuring other types of werecreature. See also VampireTropes and WolfTropes. Sub-index of {{Shapeshifting}}. Compare and contrast LiminalBeing, which shares two different natures at the same time.
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9	!!Tropes:
10	[[index]]
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12	!!!'''Tropes about werebeasts:'''
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14	'''Main tropes:'''
15	* OurWerebeastsAreDifferent
16	* OurWerewolvesAreDifferent
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18	'''Related indexes:'''
19	* WerebeastWorks
20	* WerewolfWorks
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22	* AsianFoxSpirit: A were-fox creature from East Asian mythology, described as a magical fox with the ability to shapeshift into a human form (usually a beautiful woman).
23	* BeastMan: A humanoid character with animal traits.
24	* FurAgainstFang: Vampires and werewolves fighting each other.
25	* HumanToWerewolfFootprints: When a set of animal footprints changes into human footprints, or vice versa.
26	* MyInstinctsAreShowing: When a sentient and civilized non-human character involuntarily—and undesirably—exhibits occasional feral behavior that's associated with their species.
27	* PersonalityRemnant: A person changing in mind and body still has some of their old personality quirks or loyalties
28	* ResistTheBeast: When an ordinary person tries to resist changing into a monster.
29	* SelkiesAndWereseals: Mythological creatures that can become human by removing their seal skin and return to seal form by putting the skin back on.
30	* SilverBullet: Silver being used as a SupernaturalRepellent. In many works, [[WeaksauceWeakness silver is the only way to properly kill a werewolf]].
31	* {{Skinwalker}}: An EvilSorcerer from [[Myth/NativeAmericanMythology Navajo mythology]], who has the ability to shapeshift into various animal (or human) forms.
32	* SlidingScaleOfAnthropomorphism: The differences between different levels of anthropomorphism.
33	* TotallyNotAWerewolf: When not everyone who transforms into a wolf is actually a werewolf.
34	* VampireWerewolfLoveTriangle: A LoveTriangle involving a vampire and a werewolf.
35	* VampiricWerewolf: A HybridMonster that is both a lycanthrope and a [[OurVampiresAreDifferent hematophage]].
36	* {{Weredragon}}: A human character who can turn into a dragon, or vice versa.
37	* WerewolfThemeNaming: Meaningful names that reference werewolf lore and mythology.
38	* WerewolvesAreDogs: Werewolves often act more like domesticated dogs than wild wolves.
39	* WolfMan: A canine-like humanoid.
40	* WolvesAlwaysHowlAtTheMoon: Werewolves often howl at the moon, especially right after they transform.
41	* WonderfulWerewolf: A werewolf that's friendly.
42	* WorkingClassWerewolves: The tendency for werewolves to have low incomes.
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44	!!!'''Tropes that often happen to werebeasts:'''
45	* AbsurdlySharpClaws: Claws that are unrealistically sharp.
46	* TheAgeless: Characters who can't die from old age but can still be killed through other means.
47	* AlphaAndBetaWolves: Werewolf packs are usually led by a dominant "alpha", supported by several "betas".
48	* AlternateIdentityAmnesia: A character suffers from amnesia when changing form or self.
49	* BlessedWithSuck: When a desired quality proves problematic.
50	* BodyHorror: Grotesque body structures, human or otherwise.
51	* CursedWithAwesome: When an undesired quality proves useful.
52	* CuteLittleFangs: Small fangs used to denote cuteness.
53	* FangsAreEvil: Fanged creatures portrayed as evil.
54	* ForcedTransformation: A character is transformed into a shape that renders them powerless or impairs their ability to pursue their goals.
55	* FullyEmbracedFiend: A vampire, werewolf, or similar creature embraces their monstrous nature rather than fight it.
56	* FurAgainstFang: Vampires fighting werewolves.
57	* GrowingMusclesSequence: A stage in the transformation that results in them becoming more muscular rapidly.
58	* HorrorHunger: When a character feels a supernatural and irresistible hunger for other humans.
59	* HowlOfSorrow: Giving an animal-like cry/scream, such as a howl, when faced with something upsetting.
60	* HulkingOut: Shapeshifting when angry and often going on a rampage afterwards.
61	* IAmAMonster: When someone admits that they are a monster, especially after becoming one.
62	* IJustWantToBeNormal: When a character thinks that whatever makes them different is a curse.
63	* {{Immortality}}: Werebeasts are sometimes depicted as being able to live forever.
64	* InvoluntaryShapeshifting: Werebeasts often have little or no control over their transformations.
65	* LongLived: Werebeasts may sometimes have longer lifespans.
66	* {{Lunacy}}: The appearance of the (full) moon at night often triggers a werebeast's transformation.
67	* MagicPants: Clothing that remains (mostly) intact even when one shapeshifts, especially pants.
68	* TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody: When shapeshifting causes a change in one's personality, as well.
69	* MonsterModesty: Werewolves tend to wear a very small amount of clothing in wolf form.
70	* MonsterProgenitor: When a monster creates its own bloodline.
71	* NighttimeTransformation: Shapeshifting or transforming only at night.
72	* PainfulTransformation: When shapeshifting causes pain.
73	* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld: An extraordinarily ancient werebeast who looks ''much'' younger.
74	* ShapeshiftingExcludesClothing: Werewolves typically lose their clothing when they transform (often because it ends up being destroyed), or at the very least suffer some ClothingDamage.
75	* StagesOfMonsterGrief: The human-to-monster version of the FiveStagesOfGrief.
76	* SuperpoweredEvilSide: When someone's evil personality is incredibly strong compared to the good one.
77	* ThisWasHisTrueForm: When shapeshifters return to their true form upon death.
78	* TragicMonster: When a person who the audience cares about is turned into a monster.
79	* TransformationHorror: Graphic and unsettling transformation sequences.
80	* TransformationSequence: A long, flashy change in appearance.
81	* TranshumanTreachery: A person who is turned into a monster, such as a werebeast, decides that they would like to stay that way and become evil/betray humanity in the process.
82	* VanHelsingHateCrimes: Killing monsters just because they're monsters, regardless of if they're good or evil.
83	* ViralTransformation: A transformation that can be spread virally and physically changes humans to non-humans.
84	* TheVirus: When all who are bitten or killed by the monster become the monster.
85	* VirusVictimSymptoms: When a character exhibits strange behavior and physical changes due to a transformation.
86	* VoluntaryShapeshifting: When a character can change their form at will.
87	* WasOnceAMan: A non-human character who used to be a normal human.
88	* WomanWereWoes: Female shapeshifters have difficulties male ones don't.
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