SOURCE: "Book Four" (The Histories, 440 BC ) by Herodotus

DESCRIPTION: "The Neurian customs are like the Scythian. One generation before the attack of Darius they were driven from their land by a huge multitude of serpents which invaded them. Of these some were produced in their own country, while others, and those by far the greater number, came in from the deserts on the north. Suffering grievously beneath this scourge, they quitted their homes, and took refuge with the Budini. It seems that these people are conjurers: for both the Scythians and the Greeks who dwell in Scythia say that every Neurian once a year becomes a wolf for a few days, at the end of which time he is restored to his proper shape. Not that I believe this, but they constantly affirm it to be true, and are even ready to back their assertion with an oath."

PLOT: Not a story, but a factual account of the beliefs of the Scythians during the time of the Greek civilization. Herodotus is careful to point out he does not necessarily believe what he is told.

WEREWOLF FACTS: The Neuri take wolf shape once a year for a few days. No reason is given why or how.

INTERESTING FACTS: Herodotus has been called called "The Father of History" and "The Father of Lies". I don't think the werewolves helped much in that second case.