The Rougarou (alternatively spelled as roux-ga-roux, rugaroo, or rugaru) is a legendary creature in Cajun diaspora communities linked to traditional concepts of the werewolf.

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Back in the thick, fog-covered swamplands is where you’ll find the true beauty of Louisiana and perhaps even a monster or two—including the legendary beast called the Rougarou.

Often described as half-man, half-wolf, the rougarou is essentially a French version of the werewolf. According to Louisiana legends, the monster lurks in swamps around Acadia and Greater New Orleans. Fables based on the rougarou …

The Rougarou is a fearsome beast that is said to prowl the swamps and sugar cane fields at night, looking for prey. But what is the origin of this legend, and what are its characteristics? The rougarou has its roots in 16th century medieval French folklore, where …

Oct 18, 2023 · When you go on down to the swamps of the Audubon Zoo, near the white alligator exhibit, you’ll come across a more insidious and elusive figure: the Rougarou. Towering with yellow eyes and a mouth...

Sep 2, 2024 · According to Alisha Renfro with the National Wildlife Federation, the Rougarou is a creature of Cajun folklore that’s described as having the head of a wolf and the body of a man. It...

Apr 1, 2014 · We take a wild ride through the folklore of Louisiana as we try to determine just what a Rougarou (or loup garu) is! Cryptozoology reports throughout the area point to several possibilities all ending with monster tales of fantastic creatures. Let’s see what we can discern from this mayhem.

Oct 23, 2023 · Almost anyone growing up in south Louisiana has heard of the rougarou, a creature with the body of man and the head of a wolf that prowls around the swamps and bayous of Acadiana and Greater New...

Oct 30, 2023 · Growing up in Louisiana, children are cautioned by their mothers and grandmothers about this terrifying creature. The rougarou is also known as the loup-garou or …