The Beast of Gévaudan Terrorizes the Countryside

Between 1764 and 1767, a mysterious, wolf-like creature terrorized the historic region of Gévaudan in southern France, killing over 100 people. The attacks became so infamous that King Louis XV deployed his personal royal gunpowder-bearers and professional wolf hunters to track it down. The creature's bizarre appearance and ability to evade traps sparked national hysteria, leading to enduring myths about werewolves.