David Castleton (Author) on Nostr: A common folklore motif is the 'Wild Hunt', in which a crowd of dead or damned souls ...

A common folklore motif is the 'Wild Hunt', in which a crowd of dead or damned souls rampage through the air or across the sky. The hunt can be led by witches or by figures as diverse as Odin, King Arthur, the Devil, Cain or Herod. The hunt is most commonly sighted in winter, especially during Yuletide. In some parts of Germany, it's said washing should not be left hanging out over Christmas in case the hunt becomes entangled in it and that windows should be left open at night so the hunt can pass through. #Folklore #weird #Yule #Christmas #gothic #mythology