Germanic paganism

Traditional religion of Germanic peoples

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2024
Wild Hunt
Lucy Holland published 'Song of the Huntress', a historical fantasy novel featuring a gender-swapped version of King Herla leading the Wild Hunt.
January 2023
Wolfsangel
The Karelian National Battalion, a pro-Ukrainian volunteer battalion, was formed featuring a Wolfsangel in the middle of its insignia.
2021
Wild Hunt
German folk band Versengold releases the song 'Die wilde Jagt' as the first single from their 2022 album Was kost die Welt.
2020
Wolfsangel
A brief TikTok trend emerged among Generation Z users tattooing a 'Generation Ƶ' symbol on their arm, initially meant as a symbol of generational unity and rebellion. The trend was later renounced after its Nazi-related historical connections were revealed.
2020
Wild Hunt
Jim Butcher published 'Battle Ground', the final Dresden Files novel featuring the Wild Hunt.
2018
Wild Hunt
Cassandra Clare concluded the Dark Artifices series, maintaining the Wild Hunt narrative.
August 9 2018
Wolfsangel
Germany lifted the ban on Nazi symbols in video games, allowing critically-examined content to receive age ratings, as explained by USK managing director Elisabeth Secker.
2017
Wild Hunt
Larry Correa published 'Siege' in the Monster Hunter International series, featuring the Wild Hunt as a fey phenomenon.
2016
Wild Hunt
Cassandra Clare began The Dark Artifices series, continuing the Wild Hunt storyline.
2014
Wild Hunt
Cassandra Clare concluded the Mortal Instruments book series, featuring the Wild Hunt.
2013
Wild Hunt
Melissa Marr concluded the Wicked Lovely series, which features a modern Wild Hunt.
2013
Wild Hunt
Swedish black metal band Watain releases an album titled The Wild Hunt.
2012
Wild Hunt
Jim Butcher published 'Cold Days', continuing the Wild Hunt narrative in the Dresden Files.
2011
Wild Hunt
Fred Vargas published 'The Ghost Riders of Ordebec', featuring the Wild Hunt.
2010
Wild Hunt
Swedish folk musician The Tallest Man on Earth releases an album titled The Wild Hunt.

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