The Beast of Gévaudan

A creature of myth, or a flesh-and-blood monster?In the 1700s, a terrifying beast stalked the French countryside, killing over a hundred people and sparking a nationwide panic. On this episode of Wyrd Wessex, the Wyrdo's are diving deep into the true and terrifying history of the Beast of Gévaudan. We'll follow the desperate hunts ordered by King Louis XV himself, explore the incredible bravery of the peasants who fought back, and uncover the enduring mystery behind the two separate creatures believed to have terrorized France.In this episode, we explore:The Escalating Violence: The historical context of man-eating wolves and the shocking, non-canine violence of the Beast.The Royal Hunt: The King's personal efforts to find the creature, the heroes who fought back, and the Beast's terrifying return after its supposed death.What Was It? We examine the wildest theories, from a wolf-dog hybrid to the reincarnated spirit of a Scottish cannibal.The 100+ Victim Count: The staggering scale of the terror that swept the French countryside for years.Wyrd NewsWe've got three stories that are stranger than fiction: a Russian spy whale, a man who found a tombstone with his own birthday on it, and a burglar who broke in just to suck toes.Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten by Andy Stevens and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.