The Beast of Gévaudan refers to a series of attacks by a mysterious and elusive creature or creatures that occurred in the Gévaudan region of France between 1764 and 1767. The attacks mainly targeted local peasants and livestock, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. Descriptions of the beast vary, with accounts suggesting it was a large, wolf-like or hyena-like creature. Some reports described it as having a reddish fur and being the size of a cow. The attacks sparked widespread fear and h