An interesting entry discussing an apparent magic creature from Shetland folklore, a humanoid-like wolf, which is much more benevolent (!) than a traditional werewolf, whose name is Wulver. The reality is, however, that “Wulver” is pure mystification and was invented by one of the folklorists in the mid 1930s.
Then another folklorist came on the scene. Jessie Saxby (1842-1940) is the villain in this story. She had a very vivid imagination. She didn’t like the idea that Wulver’s Hool derives from álf, fairy. She wanted something more dramatic. So she invented the entirely fictitious creature the wulver. She even named her house Wulvershool. ©
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