Great Lakes Lore

E6 Dogman Part 1- Wolves of Legend

3 years ago

Episode Notes

The legends of Dogmen and wolf beings loom large in the worlds of cryptozoology and the paranormal. In this episode, as a prelude to an exploration of the Dogman mythos, Samantha and Aaron dive into the historical lore of wolves, comparing European and Native American perceptions of wolves, manifestations of wolves in popular culture, and discussing why they are a good subject for supernatural tales.

Sources\ Culture, prophecy bind Ojibwe people and wolves (Northern Wilds)\ When the Beast of GĂ©vaudan Terrorized France (Smithsonian)\ Of Wolves and Men by Barry Holstun Lopez\ Vicious: Wolves and Men in America by Jon T. Coleman

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What happens when two historians interested in the paranormal meet up? They start a podcast, of course! Join Samantha and Aaron as they discuss legends and lore of the Great Lakes Region. Expect lots of conversation, thorough research, and plenty of sarcasm (when justified). From ghosts to ghost towns and from mythical creatures to UFOs, Great Lakes Lore looks at it all with a scholarly, yet affectionate eye.