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  • In common English, wolf lycans are usually called werewolves and the term lycan is actually quite rarely used.

    The Speculist: It's a New Phil, Week 36 2006

  • In common English, wolf lycans are usually called werewolves and the term lycan is actually quite rarely used.

    The Speculist: September 2006 Archives 2006

  • A lycan was a formidable opponent, but mostly during a full moon.

    My Soul to Keep Sharie Kohler 2010

  • What's the story: We're not entirely sure what a "lycan" is, but based on the trailer it probably has something to do with werewolves.

    Opening this Weekend: WTF Oscars? No Dark Knight! Also, Werewolves, Vampires and Brendan Fraser 2009

  • What's the story: We're not entirely sure what a "lycan" is, but based on the trailer it probably has something to do with werewolves.

    Opening this Weekend: WTF Oscars? No Dark Knight! Also, Werewolves, Vampires and Brendan Fraser 2009

  • Though he's chained up with other "lycan" slaves, werewolf messiah Lucian (Michael Sheen) pursues a love that dare not howl its name with vampire princess Sonja (Rhona Mitra), while her aristocratic dad, Viktor (Bill Nighy), skulks around like a Balkan Ming the Merciless.

    NashvilleScene.com 2009

  • What's the story: We're not entirely sure what a "lycan" is, but based on the trailer it probably has something to do with werewolves.

    Home | The New York Observer 2009

  • Though he's chained up with other "lycan" slaves, werewolf messiah Lucian (Michael Sheen) pursues a love that dare not howl its name with vampire princess Sonja (Rhona Mitra), while her aristocratic dad, Viktor (Bill Nighy), skulks around like a Balkan Ming the Merciless.

    NashvilleScene.com 2009

  • Though he is chained up with other "lycan" slaves, werewolf messiah Lucian

    Miami New Times | Complete Issue 2009

  • Vampire, lycan, shape-shifter, Sâbbat—all coming together as friends, despite their differences, despite their natural instincts.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

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