Saint Nicholas
Krampus: The Saint, the Bear, and the Devil. From the Claw to the Night Sun: The Eternal Return of the Bear King
Comparative Mythology, Cosmic Order (Rta), Gorgoneion, Indo-Europeans, Krampus, Saint Nicholas, Straw Bear, Ursine CeremonialismBy: SANDRA BUSATTA – This study examines the figure of Krampus and his ritual connection to Saint Nicholas, offering an interpretation that extends beyond the modern pedagogical-Christian perspective. Using an interdisciplinary approach that combines Indo-European philology, Paleolithic archaeology, and comparative ethnography, the work demonstrates that Krampus embodies the survival of the “Bear King,” an ancient…