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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Herne_the_HunterHerne the Hunter - Wikipedia

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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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3. mythologysource.com › herne-the-hunterHerne the Hunter: The Complete Guide including Origins

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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, 2023 · Herne the Hunter is a ghostly figure with antlers in Windsor Forest, England. Learn about his origin, legend, and appearance in Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor.

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   Feb 14, 2022 · Learn about the legend of Herne, a former keeper of Windsor Forest who was cursed by a dark figure and became a demonic hunter. Discover how he was involved in the plot against King Richard II and his connection to Shakespeare's play.

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   What does Herne the hunter look like?

   • Herne the Hunter has antlers that grow from his head, rides a horse, torments cattle, and rattles chains in the forest. One unique thing about Herne the Hunter is that he is a local folkloric character that only appears in Berkshire, nowhere else in Great Britain. Herne the Hunter is said to be tethered to an oak tree called Herne’s Oak.

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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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   Why is Herne the hunter called Horne?

   • Herne the Hunter has been referred to as “Horne” or “Horn.” This variation appears in early manuscripts of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and has fanned the theory that this huntsman was nothing more than the playwright’s creation. To make the matter even more complicated, Horne was a somewhat common last name at the time.

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   Was Herne a Celtic god?

   • Many historians believe that the story originated long before the Tudor era. Some have identified Herne as a possible version of an enigmatic Celtic god known as Cernunnos. While no myths have survived of Cernunnos, he is usually identified by antlers on his head. This motif is uncommon and there is no distinct reason given for it in Herne’s lore.

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10. historycooperative.org › herneHerne the Hunter: Spirit of Windsor Forest | History Cooperative

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    Feb 10, 2023 · Learn about the mysterious figure of Herne the Hunter, a ghost from English folklore who haunts Windsor Forest. Discover the possible connection between Herne and Cernunnos, the Celtic god of the wild hunt, and their shared symbols and attributes.