Want to dig deeper into the history and legends discussed in this episode? Here are some accessible sources and starting points:

🐺 Werewolf History & Lore

Encyclopaedia Britannica – “Lycanthropy”

A clear overview of where the word and belief come from, including mythological and historical context.

“Werewolf” – Wikipedia

A broad, easy-to-navigate summary of global werewolf folklore and how the legend evolved across cultures.

“Werewolf Trials” – Wikipedia

Covers real historical cases where people were accused and executed for allegedly being werewolves in medieval Europe.

American Werewolf-Type Legends

Michigan Dogman – Wikipedia

An overview of reported sightings, legend history, and how the Dogman became part of modern American folklore.

Beast of Bray Road – Wikipedia

Details the Wisconsin sightings from the late 20th century and journalist Linda Godfrey’s investigations.

HowStuffWorks – “Is the Dogman Real?”

A balanced look at Dogman reports, cultural influence, and skeptical explanations.

Regional Traditions

Rougarou – Wikipedia

Explores the Cajun and Creole werewolf tradition in Louisiana and its role as a cultural cautionary tale.

The Converse, Texas Werewolf

KSAT (San Antonio) – “The Tale of the Converse Werewolf”

A local news feature covering the legend, its origins, and why it still circulates in South Texas folklore.

WerewolfPage – Converse Werewolf Legend

A classic cryptid retelling that preserves one of the most complete versions of the story.

MySanAntonio.com – Haunted Stories & Urban Legends

A regional collection that includes the Converse Werewolf alongside other South Texas legends.

Books & Deep Dives

Linda S. Godfrey – The Beast of Bray Road

One of the most influential books on American werewolf-type cryptids, written by the journalist who helped popularize the legend.

Barry Jean Ancelet – Cajun and Creole Folktales

Explores Louisiana folklore, including Rougarou traditions, from a cultural and historical perspective.

A Note on Folklore

Many of the stories discussed in this episode come from oral tradition, regional legend, and eyewitness accounts. While some historical context is documented, others persist because they are experienced, shared, and remembered — not because they were ever meant to be proven.

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