The web content explores the French Werewolf Epidemic of the 18th century, where a mysterious creature known as ‘The Beast’ terrorized the Gévaudan region, leading to the death of nearly 300 people. The story captured the nation’s attention, with King Louis XV offering a large reward for its capture. The accounts of the Beast’s appearance and methods of attack were gruesome, fueling speculation and fear. Despite various theories about the creature’s identity, the legend of the Beast lives on in literature, film, television, and games. The tale continues to inspire curiosity and imagination centuries later.
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