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   Herne the Hunter is one of the antagonists in C. E. Murphy's Urban Shaman. Herne is the Deer God in the book Fire Bringer, by David Clement-Davies; Herne the Hunter, also named as Cernunnos, is a character in Michael Scott's series of The Alchemist, the Immortal Secrets of Nicholas Flammel.

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   Feb 3, 2021 · In Summary. In English folklore, Herne the Hunter is a spirit said to haunt the area of Windsor Forest in Berkshire. Herne is identified by the antlers that grow from his head, a unique feature. He is said to curse cattle and occasionally appear to chase or haunt people walking through the forest.

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   Herne The Hunter, phantom hunter who haunts Windsor Great Park, impersonated by Falstaff in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor. Though Herne may have been an actual keeper of the forest, he is probably a local manifestation of the Wild Huntsman myth known throughout the world.

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6. mythopedia.com › topics › herne-the-hunterHerne the Hunter – Mythopedia

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   Nov 29, 2022 · Overview. Herne the Hunter was a great English ghost who haunts the Berkshire woods and countryside. Rattling chains and tormenting animals, he was marked by the antlers upon his head and his mighty steed.

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   Feb 14, 2022 · Herne The Hunter & The Wild Hunt ‘Herne’ was one of the keepers of the ‘Forest of Windsor’ in the reign of ‘ King Richard II ‘ and known for his great hunting and woodcraft skills. Whilst King Richard favoured Herne, his fellow hunters it is said hated him and plotted to cause Herne’s downfall.

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   Who is Herne the Hunter in the Merry Wives of Windsor?

   • Herne The Hunter, phantom hunter who haunts Windsor Great Park, impersonated by Falstaff in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor. Though Herne may have been an actual keeper of the forest, he is probably a local manifestation of the Wild Huntsman myth known throughout the world.

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   What did Herne do on a Wild Hunt?

   • Herne was considered a divine hunter, and was seen on his wild hunts carrying a great horn and a wooden bow, riding a mighty black horse and accompanied by a pack of baying hounds. Mortals who get in the way of the Wild Hunt are swept up in it, and often taken away by Herne, destined to ride with him for eternity.

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   Was Herne a keeper of the forest?

   • Though Herne may have been an actual keeper of the forest, he is probably a local manifestation of the Wild Huntsman myth known throughout the world. The usual story associated with the Wild Hunt involves someone excessively fond of the chase who makes a rash pledge or compact with a stranger (the devil) and is thus doomed to hunt forever.

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   Is Herne the Hunter Evil?

   • Herne the Hunter is considered evil, or at least malevolent. Much of this comes from the circumstances surrounding Herne’s death, which would’ve led to him becoming a vengeful ghost. Such a spirit would likely have evil inclinations. Later expansion on Herne’s myth further cements him as an evil spirit.

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Herne the Hunter: Spirit of Windsor Forest. Cierra Tolentino | Celtic Gods and Goddesses, Gods and Goddesses | February 19, 2024. The tale of Herne the Hunter is one shrouded in layers of mystery. For centuries, he was thought to be nothing more than a ghost that lurked around Windsor Great Park.

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    Apr 22, 2018 · Herne was considered a divine hunter, and was seen on his wild hunts carrying a great horn and a wooden bow, riding a mighty black horse and accompanied by a pack of baying hounds. Mortals who get in the way of the Wild Hunt are swept up in it, and often taken away by Herne, destined to ride with him for eternity.