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Jean Grenier's Werewolf Confession
- Jean Grenier, a 13-year-old French shepherd, claimed to have a magic wolf skin turning him into a wolf.
- His confession led to a trial for werewolf attacks on children and livestock in 1603 France.
Werewolf Accusations Rarity & Context
- Werewolf accusations were far fewer than witchcraft cases, about 300 werewolves versus up to 50,000 witches in early modern Europe.
- Werewolf cases closely related to areas with wolf attacks, unlike witchcraft which was more widespread.
Wolf Attacks Spark Fear and Accusations
- The Dordogne region in France suffered many wolf attacks, including infants killed from their cribs.
- Community trauma from these attacks fueled accusations against Jean Grenier as the werewolf perpetrator.