That Werewolf Close To Home.

[gordi]

...Ulfhednar were said to go into battle wearing nothing but a wolf skin cloak, taking on the character and ferocity of a wolf, and were alleged to be as formidable as berserkers, but perhaps more cunning. Some claimed that during the heat of battle, they actually shape-shifted into wolves, but that can't happen in the real world, right? RIGHT?

I note that Flixton, as well as several other sighting areas, are proximal to York. I further note that York was occupied by viking raiders during the time frame in question, and that the first mention of the Flixton beast was in 937 AD, around the same time.

Coincidence? Hereditary ulfhednar?

I like it.... now, are any of the Yorkshire burial mounds actually viking warrior graves??
That would be VERY interesting.
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