Löwenmensch

A **Löwenmensch** (German: "Lionhuman") is a werewolf/werelion hybrid species which is a naturally occurring supernatural species, as opposed to the unnatural aberration that is the Chimera or a mutation like the Kanima. Only one known Löwenmensch exists so far: **Garrett Douglas** , a former Captain in the Nazi German military and member of the *Anenherbe* unit, who was originally thought to be a Werewolf due to the similar features shared by both species.

A Löwenmensch functions much like a pure Werewolf in that they follow the same hierarchy in a pack, judging by the fact that Garrett was an Alpha with red eyes presumably packs and ranks, since Garrett is an Alpha. This theory is supported by the fact that, in the natural world, Lions operate in a pride, suggesting that a supernatural lion-shapeshifter like the Löwenmensch could function in a Werewolf pack and may even gain a power boost from being in one. However, since there is information about this species, this is to be confirmed to be true.

In legends, the Löwenmensch is not actually half-wolf half-lion but merely half-lion and half-man, essentially a werelion. The legend comes from a figurine also known as the Lion-man of the Hohlenstein-Stadel, which is a prehistoric sculpture made from ivory that was discovered in a German cave of the same name.

## Physical Appearance

### Löwenmensch

Garrett's werewolf form is monstrous, being similar to Deucalion's but with Peter's skin tone. His brows are very angular and ridged, his cheek bones being prominent and his lips altered and darkened.

### Ghost Rider

Garrett had an identical appearance but his coat had a red nazi band around the arm, the only thing that points to his former identity.

## Powers and Abilities.

Löwenmensch seems to possess identical powers to Werewolves but due to the lion part of their nature, their powers may be much more potent, Chris Argent noted the bite force of what he thought was a werewolf to be overly powerful, however. It unknown if that is due the creature's actual nature or the side effects of the ordeal he went through at the hands the Riders and Dread Doctors.

Garrett and other Löwenmensch presumably possesses the typical powers of an Alpha werewolf, though, as a rare *Lowenmensch*, he presumably possesses the powers of both a wolf and a lion. Chris Argent noted that the bite marks in Garrett's victims indicate a werewolf with an unusually strong bite force. After seventy years submerged in the Dread Doctors Green Serum mixed with his own blood and the Ghost Rider venom add with the Advanced blood from Lucien from the wound he sustained from their whip, his powers were enhanced to godlike levels never before seen in a typical shapeshifter. Despite being inert for years, Garret still had the strength to break free of the Dread Doctor's tube once regaining consciousnesses. Garrett has recently displayed tremendous strength as he was able to defeat a Ghost Rider effortlessly. Garrett was unaffected by a Ghost Rider's weapon and overpowered the Rider using just one hand in which he used to grab the Rider by its throat and killed it by using his powerful jaws to rip open the Rider's skull. The death of a Ghost Rider was previously believed impossible. However, despite Garrett's previous display of power, he did not seem as powerful as first portrayed when battling Scott McCall, as the latter infuse with Erebus's blood was able to go toe-to-toe with him and still land punishing shots, though Garrett was still overpowering Scott.

Löwenmensch have increased strength, speed, and senses in human form. Particularly there sense of smell and hearing are increased. There bodies are more durable and can heal themselves at alarming rates unless cut by silver or burned. The healing process works better when the body is hot. Cauterized wounds, however, do not heal unless the wound is reopened and the burnt skin is cut off. If the body is severely wounded and then healed in the wrong way, like a broken leg heals while not set properly, the wounds will have to be reopened and bones re-broken in order to heal properly. Shifting can act as an instant heal for recent wounds that are too severe to let try and heal on there own. Such wounds require the lycanthrope to shift immediately or risk permanent impairments.

After consuming the Rider's pineal gland, Garrett's eyes glowed a shade of green, indicating a change in him, he was given the abilities similar to a Ghost Rider, and was able to use their whips and control Jordan Parrish/Cerberus the Hellhound by speaking commands in German.

* **Godlike Strength**: It is unknown how strong a regular Löwenmensch would be compared to a typical Werewolf, but Garrett, an Alpha Löwenmensch mutated by the dread doctors ' green serum and the venom on a Rider's whip, was incredibly strong and overpowered a effortlessly, something that even the combined might of Liam Dunbar, Scott Mccall ,Corey bryant could not do. Garrett's strength was so powerful that he was able to bite through the skulls of both humans and Ghost Riders and could through grown men across a room with ease.
* **Godlike Speed**: Löwenmenschen possess superhuman speed that allows them to run faster than even the most athletic human being, and can run on all fours in both human and Löwenmensch form.
* **Godlike Agility/Reflexes:** Löwenmenschen possess superhuman agility, allowing them to jump very high and across large distances, jump from several stories up while landing lightly on their feet, and perform a multitude of acrobatic, gymnastic and martial arts feats such as flips, handsprings, and spinning kicks. This power also extends to their reflexes; as a result of their ability to perceive moving objects much better than humans can, they can catch projectiles such as arrows in mid-air and dodge speeding bullets before they can be hit.
* **Gidlike durability**: Löwenmenschen, like their counterparts, are much more durable than average humans and can withstand much more blunt force trauma, though they are still vulnerable to open wounds. As a result, they can tolerate being punched, kicked, being thrown into walls, and falling from extremely tall heights without serious injury.
* **Godlike Senses:** Löwenmenschen, like their wolf and lion counterparts, have incredibly keen superhuman senses of hearing, smell, and sight. They can see in the dark and across large distances, track scents for up to several miles, and hear whispered conversations across great distances and from inside buildings. Using their sense of smell in particular, they can interpret the chemosignals in scents that indicate identity and emotional state. These enhanced senses help them fight at night, hear approaching enemies, and locate people by scent. A Löwenmensch's enhanced sight can also be used to see supernatural phenomena that cannot be seen with human eyes, such as the Nemeton or a kitsune 's aura.
* **Longevity**: Because a Löwenmensch's rapid cellular regeneration prevents them from contracting any illness or condition and replaces aging cells at a constant rate, they presumably have an extended lifespan, judging by the fact that Garrett spent seventy years in the Dread Doctors' tank and maintained the appearance of a man in his late 20s or early 30s.
* **Accelerated Healing**: Like their Werewolf counterparts, Löwenmenschen possess extraordinarily enhanced regenerative healing, allowing them to recover from most mild to moderate wounds within moments. Garrett was shown to have such a powerful healing factor that he was able to heal from the full-body injuries caused by being in the Dread Doctors' tank for seventy years, due in part to the Green regenerative Serum inside of it made from his blood. They are seemingly immune to human diseases and conditions and cannot get high or drunk on drugs or alcohol.
* **Shapeshifting**: Löwenmenschen, as wolf-lion hybrids, possess the power to shapeshift their features into that of the aforementioned species, including glowing eyes , fangs,claws , mutton chops, pointed ears, and ridged brows. The only known Löwenmensch, the Alpha Garrett Douglas, had glowing red eyes, so it can be assumed that they can also have gold or blue eyes like Beta or Omega-level Werewolves.

## Weaknesses

The Löwenmensch presumably possesses similar weaknesses to Werewolves and likely shares the same weakness most supernatural creatures have i.e Mountain Ash.

## Equipment

* Ghost Rider Whip: After stealing the power of the Ghost Rider, Garrett and Löwenmensch are able to use the whip to erase people.