On the @CryptKeepPod podcast, they had an episode about a creature called the snallygaster rumored to live in the Maryland woods. The name is derived from the German "schneller geister" meaning "swift ghost."
In German Folklore, the Nachtkrapp is a monstrous raven that leaves his nest at night to hunt and kidnap children who aren't asleep yet or still running around outside after bedtime. He takes them to his nest and devours thempic.twitter.com/2kbjhe8pH7
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According to the legends brought here by German immigrants, the schneller geister is a vampire-like spirit that silently attacks people & livestock, draining there blood. In German folklore, the physical appearance of the schneller geister is vague & ghost-like.
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HOWEVER, the snallygaster is described as a huge monstrous bird-like creature. I wonder if somewhere along the way, someone confused the schneller geister with the nachtkrapp?
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German parents really, really just wanted their kids to go to bed. Dammit.
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what is wrong with yall
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Again with the soulsborne art. Not complaining, but it's humorous
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This dude is a sweet heart. He keeps the streets quiet from all of those noisy brats at night.
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@Glockengeist's account has been withheld in Germany based on local law(s). Learn moreThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Nice dark souls screenshot
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There is a similar being called "Schwarzer Mann" (Black Man) I think that thing inspired the Slenderman
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Schwarzer Mann is actually just the german equivalent of the boogey man
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Well, yeah of course he is. I ment that he is similar to the Nachtkrapp because he was also a scary monster supposed to scare kids from staying up past bedtime or sneaking out at night
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Its actually austrian folklore, but nvm
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Can you vouch for this,
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Kinda. It’s about local, just like Krampus.
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