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15 Famous Myths That Started with True Events

Darren October 11, 2025 5 min
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8. The Beast of Gévaudan

8. The Beast of Gévaudan
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Between 1764 and 1767, southeastern France was terrorized by reports of a monstrous beast that killed dozens. Described as a supernatural wolf, records suggest it was likely a large wolf or wolf-dog hybrid preying on villagers, igniting widespread panic (history.com).

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