The Krampus (German: [ˈkʁampʊs]) is a horned anthropomorphic figure who, in the Central and Eastern Alpine folkloric tradition, is said to accompany Saint Nicholas on visits to children …

Nov 29, 2013 · Thanks to these images, most Atlas Obscura readers will probably be able to describe Krampus: a distinctly satyr-like devil with dark fur, and incessantly slithering tongue. …

Mar 17, 2025 · Krampus, in central European popular legend, is a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion to St. …

Aug 15, 2023 · The origin of Krampus is mostly unknown, but most anthropologists agree that the tradition is pre-Christian, going back to pagan mythology. One authority on the subject …

Dec 5, 2018 · Krampus, the half-man, half-goat counterpart to St. Nicholas, has been apart of folklore in Austria’s Alpine region for hundreds of years. Krampus origins begin with pagan …

Nov 28, 2024 · Historians believe Krampus is rooted in ancient pagan traditions, specifically pre-Christian folklore in the Alpine regions. Back then, people had a big focus on nature, the …

This side is best embodied by Krampus, a fearsome creature with cloven hooves, dark fur, and ominous horns, who emerges from the shadows to terrorize the naughty children of the world. …

Dec 4, 2015 · Krampus' exact origins are just as uncharted as the uncivilized wilds from which he emerges every Dec. 5. Saint Nicholas, that solemn Catholic precursor to jolly old Santa Claus, …

Jan 31, 2023 · Krampus has had a major resurgence in popularity in the 21st century, plucked from the Dark Ages and reborn as a reminder of why you should definitely try to be good boys …

Jan 3, 2025 · Krampus is a half-demon, half-goat, devilish-like creature that terrifies children in central Europe every December. The beast targets naughty children by beating them with …