130:The Beast Within: Tracing the Dogman Across Cultures

On this episode of The Wandering Road, we follow the trail of the mysterious Dogman — a creature caught between folklore and nightmare. From chilling sightings across the Americas to Native American stories of wolf spirits, we unravel how humanity’s fascination with half-man, half-wolf beings stretches back through time. We’ll travel through European legend, from the Germanic tales of wolf-warriors to the infamous Beast of Gévaudan in 18th-century France, exploring how cultures across the world have shaped the myth. Is Dogman a cryptid, a spirit, or a reflection of something deeper in the human psyche? Join us as we journey through history, legend, and fear to uncover the roots of this enduring creature of the shadows.