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All cultures have traditional explanations for natural disasters that pre-date scientific explanations. In Japanese culture, at least since the 15th century, earthquakes have been associated with Namazu, a monstrous catfish believed to exist in the subterranean realm. The giant catfish was also associated with rectification of an unjust social order that was the result of […]
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Santa’s Horned Helper: The Fearsome Legend of Krampus, Christmas Punisher
December 26th, 2017 
Awake Goy In ancient times, a dark, hairy, horned beast was said to show up at the door to beat children, and carry them off in his sharp claws. The Krampus could be heard in the night by the sound of his echoing cloven hooves and his rattling iron chains. The strangest part was that he was […]
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Tags: Christmas, fearsome, helper, horned, krampus, legend, santa 
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