Author: C D Zook
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The Rougarou: American Folklore’s Werewolf
The rougarou is one of America’s most interesting and varied monsters. Its name is a unique mispronunciation from the French word loup-garou, literally meaning “werewolf,” that positions its origins and popularity squarely in the deep southern United States. In particular, the rougarou’s story and origins lie in the bayous of southern Louisiana, around the Gulf…