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In Louisiana, Cajun people believe the [https://mythologian.net/loup-garou-rougarou-cajun-legend/ The Loup-garou] is a type of werewolf that lives in the swamps and forests. The creatures origins [https://paranorms.com/loup-garou-the-cajun-werewolf/ can be traced to] medieval French werewolf stories. | In Louisiana, Cajun people believe the [https://mythologian.net/loup-garou-rougarou-cajun-legend/ The Loup-garou] is a type of werewolf that lives in the swamps and forests. The creatures origins [https://paranorms.com/loup-garou-the-cajun-werewolf/ can be traced to] medieval French werewolf stories. | ||
− | In lore loup-garou and rougarou are often used interchangeably. However in the Supernatural universe the [[rugaru]] is a distinct | + | ==Loup-garou or Rugaru?== |
+ | In lore, loup-garou and rougarou (or rugaru) are often used interchangeably for the same type of werewolf with French origins. However in the Supernatural universe the [[rugaru]] is a distinct type of creature. The rugaru is the result of a genetic mutation that, when expressed, causes the affected human to experience a murderous, cannibalistic hunger. They remain human in appearance. It is not known how the loup-garou originates. | ||
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Loup-Garou | |
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Powers and Abilities | Super strength |
Vulnerabilities | Silver |
Appearance | Bipedal canine |
Episode(s) | 1.01 Pilot (The Winchesters) |
History
A loup-garou was placed in a New Orleans cemetery to act as a watchdog by the Men of Letters.
Characteristics
Loup-garou are a type of Cajun werewolf which are a bipedal monster, covered in skin and scales similar to alligators with a huge wolf-like head.
Powers and abilities
- Super strength – A loup-garou can easily overpower a human.
Weaknesses
- Decapitation – The only method known to kill a loup-garou.
- Fire – A loup-garou recoiled in the presence of fire.
- Silver – Can cause harm to a loup-garou.
Episodes
1.01 Pilot (The Winchesters)
A loup-garou attacks John Winchester and Mary Campbell in a New Orleans cemetery as they try to retrieve the monster box. Mary realizes that the Men of Letters had left the creature as a watchdog and she warns John that silver can hurt it, but only decapitation can kill it. As John holds the loup-garou off removing a piece of silver shrapnel from his friend Murphy's cross, and stabbing the creature with it, allowing to Mary return to the surface where Carlos Cervantez has retrieved a silver blade. Mary drops the blade to John who is able to decapitate and kill the monster.
Loup-Garou in Lore
In Louisiana, Cajun people believe the The Loup-garou is a type of werewolf that lives in the swamps and forests. The creatures origins can be traced to medieval French werewolf stories.
Loup-garou or Rugaru?
In lore, loup-garou and rougarou (or rugaru) are often used interchangeably for the same type of werewolf with French origins. However in the Supernatural universe the rugaru is a distinct type of creature. The rugaru is the result of a genetic mutation that, when expressed, causes the affected human to experience a murderous, cannibalistic hunger. They remain human in appearance. It is not known how the loup-garou originates.]