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Scholars have proposed several theories about the origins of werewolf mythology across different cultures. Some researchers believe the legends arose from observing people suffering from rare medical conditions like hypertrichosis, which causes excessive hair growth. Others suggest that werewolf stories originated as explanations for serial killers or violent criminals in medieval times. Historical records of warriors wearing wolf pelts in battle may have inspired tales of human-wolf transformations. Rabies outbreaks could also explain werewolf legends, as infected humans displayed aggressive, animal-like behavior.

Which statement is a supporting detail rather than the main idea?

A

Various theories attempt to explain why werewolf stories exist worldwide.

B

Scholars disagree about the single true origin of werewolf mythology.

C

Historical records of warriors wearing wolf pelts in battle may have inspired tales of human-wolf transformations.

D

Werewolf legends originated from multiple sources across different cultures.

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C

It's one of the specific examples given (a possible explanation), while the others state the overall/main idea about multiple theories or disagreement on a single origin.