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Gevaudan Beast Attacked
DER WOLF VON GEVAUDAN Children defend one of their comrades against a creature which may or may not have been a wolf
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1764 1767 Attacked Beast Comrades Creature Defend Folk Lore Gevaudan Wolf
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This evocative print, titled 'Gevaudan Beast Attacked: Children Defend One of Their Comrades,' depicts a chilling moment from one of the most intriguing episodes in European folklore and history. The image, created around 1767, recounts the legend of the Beast of Gevaudan, a mysterious creature that terrorized the people of the Gevaudan region in France between 1764 and 1767. The print shows a group of children huddled together, their faces etched with fear, as they defend one of their own against the jaws of a monstrous creature. The beast, depicted as a grotesque, hulking figure with the body of a wolf and the head of a man or a goat, looms over them, its eyes glowing with a predatory intensity. The legend of the Beast of Gevaudan began in 1764 when a series of gruesome attacks on livestock and humans left the people of the region in a state of terror. The attacks continued for over two years, with the beast reportedly killing over 100 people and injuring many more. Despite the efforts of local hunters and the King's own personal huntsman, the beast remained elusive, and the people of Gevaudan lived in constant fear. The legend of the Beast of Gevaudan became a source of fascination and terror for generations, and the story was passed down through the years as a cautionary tale and a reminder of the power of nature and the unknown. This print, with its dramatic composition and intricate details, captures the essence of the legend and the fear and determination of the children as they defend their comrade against the beast. It is a haunting reminder of the power of folklore and the enduring mystery of the unknown.
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