S13 Ep6: Beware The Rougarou!
From The Midnight Library by Astonishing Legends Productions
November 23, 2025 · 37 min · Season 13 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode explores the legend of the Rougarou, a Cajun werewolf, and its cultural significance in Louisiana.
It's Mr. Darling's birthday! To celebrate (and salivate), tonight's reading will be all about everyone's favorite Cajun werewolf, The Rougarou! If you're ravenous to know just how a French lycanthrope got their claws sunk into the Louisiana swamplands, do we have a fluffy tale to tell you! These fanged beasties are rumored to have influenced a war, and somehow are now in charge of a huge festival held each year! Grab your favorite spot and cuddle up with a wolf pup for this howling good time! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
Topics covered
- Cajun folklore
- werewolves
- Louisiana culture
- mythology
- festivals
Keywords
- Rougarou
- Cajun werewolf
- Louisiana swamplands
- mythology
- folklore
- festivals
- Mr. Darling's birthday
Sponsors
Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Rougarou
Places: Louisiana
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