What does La Diablesse look like?
La Diablesse’s true appearance is that of a hideous monster who hides her face beneath a large brimmed hat and a long, colourful dress. The clothes cover a cloven hoof that immediately identify her as a demon.
Who is Lycaon’s son?
In the chronology of myth Lykaon was a contemporary of Deukalion (Deucalion), king of Thessalia, and Kekrops (Cecrops), king of Athens. His fifty sons founded and gave their names to the towns and villages of Arkadia. Lykaon was succeeded on the throne by his youngest son Nyktimos or grandson Arkas.
What is Papa Bois feared for?
He is usually represented as a huge Manicou (Opossum). Hunters of the forest are always afraid of him because of his appearing and disappearing trick.
What is Lajabless?
Take the story of the Lajabless (also La Diablesse), for instance. The Lajabless is a devil woman who comes out at night to prey on unsuspecting men. She always wears the same thing – a big, wide-brimmed hat to hide her corpse-like face and a long dress to hide her feet. (One of them is cloven like a cow’s hoof.)
Who was Lycaons wife?
His wife was called Cyllene, an Oread nymph who gave her name to Mount Cyllenê though sometimes she was regarded as his mother instead. In some accounts, the Arcadian town Nonakris was thought to have been named after his wife. Lycaon was also known to have had at least three daughters: Callisto, Dia and Psophis.
What is a loup garou?
Loup Garou (Rougarou): The Cajun Legend – Mythologian Loup Garou (Rougarou): The Cajun Legend A loup garou is a mythical creature in French, Canadian and American folklores which is believed to come into existence as a result of a curse. It is basically the same thing with a rougarou /rugaru/roux-ga-roux/rugaroo.
Who is the producer of Loup Garou?
It was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by John Philip Shenale, who also produced DeVille’s Backstreets of Desire album. Loup Garou includes a duet with Brenda Lee (“You’ll Never Know”). DeVille said about recording with Lee:
What is the origin of the “loup garou curse”?
The origin of the myth regarding loup garous dates back to medieval France. The myth changed with time and in the 16th century people started to believe the loup garou curse was genetic and not something that could be transferred from one person to another.
How long does it take to become a loup garou?
According to another belief, the transformation of a human being into a loup garou results from a spell. A person put under the loup garou curse will remain in that form for 101 days and the curse will be passed onto another human being when the loup garou draws that person’s blood.