Creatures Unseen: The Beast of Gevaudan

27/07/2025 1h 10min

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In 1760s France there were three things that terrified the people living in the mountainous countryside: stormy weather, wild animals, and being French. But there was one outlier that brought fear to the region for four years: The Beast of Gevaudan. Is the creature a wolf? A serial killer? Or something more supernatural? Tune in to hear of one of history's most violent cryptids (by some standards, though if you don't include it in the conversation we don't have to fight). 00:33 - Intro05:08 - Setting the Stage11:31 - The First Attacks 19:55 - Attacks Ramp Up 31:31 - Beast Away Ad Read 32:33 - The Crown Joins the Fray 47:16 - The Beast Returns? 51:57 - Theories 1:00:37 - Pop Culture 1:03:23 - What We're Into and Conclusion If you have enjoyed this story, please like and leave a comment. And subscribe so you can follow along with our journey through other creatures unseen. Whatever, you do stay lovely! Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob CaseyAdam WardJared ScrowtherIf you want to contact us, send us an email at [email protected] find us elsewhere, just go to these links.InstagramYoutubeSpotifyApple PodcastsWebsite