The Beast of Gévaudan
A mysterious creature, likely a wolf or wolf-dog hybrid, that terrorized the Gévaudan region in the 18th century.
- Region
- Gévaudan
- Country
- France
- Category
- Folklore
- Date
- 1764
- Continent
- Europe
The report
The Beast of Gévaudan is a legendary creature that was responsible for a series of attacks on humans in the Gévaudan region of France from 1764 to 1767. Described as a large, wolf-like animal, the creature was said to have killed dozens of people before it was killed by hunters. Some believe the beast was a wolf, while others suggest it may have been a hyena or a large dog. The story of the Beast remains a part of French folklore and history.
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Location
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