For anybody who fancies themselves a gamer, the term The Wild Hunt might ring familiar from The Witcher franchise. Anybody who studies folklore, history, or mythology, it might have historical connotations associated with it. And for those of you who have no interest in either, you might not be familiar with the term at all. Nevertheless, The Wild Hunt is a phenomenon of sorts that was popularized throughout much of Europe, with one of the first mentions of it taking place in 1127, however the event dates back even further, going into the days of Odin.

The Wild Hunt, like many other semi-religious events, has evolved over the years depending on what religion was in power. It was once considered a pegan tradition, but eventually morphed into one with more Christian motifs to it. Regardless of the localization or region, the Wild Hunt always had a distinct leader; for some it was the Fairy King, others it was a devil. Generally, the Wild hunt was associated with the dead, an army, and the changing of the seasons.

It seems that every region that experienced The Wild Hunt has its own tales to tell, and to find out more, as always, you’ll just have to listen to the episode!

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