Episode 166: Beast of Gévaudan

In the mist-shrouded hills of 18th-century France, a nightmare stalked the countryside. A monstrous, wolf-like creature whose reign of bloodshed left an entire region paralyzed with fear. Known as the Beast of Gévaudan, this enigmatic predator was blamed for over 100 gruesome attacks, primarily targeting women and children, its savagery so extreme that even King Louis XV dispatched his best hunters to destroy it. But what was the Beast? A supernatural entity? A werewolf cursed by ancient forces? A surviving dire wolf? A relic of a bygone age? Or perhaps something even more sinister? In this chilling episode, we delve into the dark history of The Beast of Gévaudan, examining eyewitness accounts, royal decrees, and the bizarre theories that persist to this day. Join us as we hunt for the truth behind one of history’s most infamous cryptids. Prepare for a journey into the heart of one of France’s darkest legends, where folklore, fear, and forensic history collide. The Beast of Gévaudan awaits…

Topic Starts At [22:11] 

• 1851 Map of Gévaudan
• The Beast of Gévaudan Reward Poster
• Jeanne Boulet Parish Note
• Magdeleine Mauras Record
• Carobal Gayon Grave
• Most Wanted Poster
• Quadrupedal Beast
• Goriness of the Beast
• Engravings of the Beast
• Mother Fights Beast
• Duhamel's Drawing of the Beast
• The Maid of Gevaudan
• Antoine Shoots the Beast 
• The Beast Stuffed in Paris
• Hotel Rochefoucauld
• Outtakes after the show

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