Lobizón/Lobisón/Lobis-Homen

The Lobizón is a werewolf from Argentina, Brazil, Uraguay, Portugal, and Paraguay. It is believed if the seventh child is male, and especially if the six previous are female, it is likely they will become a Lobizon. The belief is strong enough in Argentina that it has been common for seventh sons to be abandoned or given up for adoption. There is a large amount of stigma attached to giving birth to a possible Lobizon. The president of Argentina is officially the godfather to any seventh son as a way to avoid this. This has been largely successful. They eat the flesh of the dead, poop, and unbaptized children. They can be killed with fire and steel. They can be warded off with the herb aconite. They are extremely fast and powerful and incredibly dangerous if cornered.

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