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Dec 5, 2018 · Krampus's name is derived from the German word krampen, meaning claw, and is said to be the son of Hel in Norse mythology. The legendary beast also shares characteristics with other scary,...
Dec 4, 2017 · National Geographic. 23M subscribers. Subscribed. 6.2K. 653K views 6 years ago. Tagging along with Saint Nicholas, legend tells us this "Christmas Devil" comes to punish children who have...
Dec 4, 2015 · Austria. A Smithsonian magazine special report. TRAVEL. The Origin of Krampus, Europe’s Evil Twist on Santa. The mythical holiday beast is once again on the prowl, but beware, he’s making his...
Dec 9, 2022 · Evolved from Central Europe’s pagan past and reimagined by Church elites as a kind of unholy enforcer, Krampus is now a global icon for the digital age. But what explains the ascent from obscure...
Nov 28, 2022 · Krampus is a mythical creature who is often depicted with horns and a demon-like face. According to myth, which likely originated in what is now Germany and Austria, the creature punished...
Before becoming the centerpiece of a 2015 horror film, Krampus has a centuries-old history of instilling fear and enforcing morality in European folklore, pa...
Evolution of the Legend. As Christianity gained a foothold in Europe, many pagan customs and characters, including Krampus, were assimilated into Christian traditions. By the Middle Ages, Krampus had found his place in the Christian winter festivities, particularly in the Alpine regions.
