Rougarou
Overview
Hybrid Creature
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Louisiana's werewolf, deeply rooted in Cajun folklore. Described with human body and wolf or dog head, 7 feet tall. According to tradition, hunts Catholics who don't observe Lent. French settlers brought loup-garou legend which evolved in bayou culture. Modern sightings continue.
Behavior
Hunts at night, transforms from human, stalks victims
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
Habitat:
Swamps, bayous, particularly Acadiana region
Swamps, bayous, particularly Acadiana region
Characteristics
Size:
7 feet tall
7 feet tall
Historical Context
First Reported:
French colonial period (1700s)
French colonial period (1700s)
Folklore Origins:
French loup-garou legend, Cajun cultural tradition
French loup-garou legend, Cajun cultural tradition
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