
#130 “A Very Pagan Christmas” (SHAMELESS REBUTTAL) - Joe Heschmeyer
Shameless Popery
Odin's Influence on Santa Claus
This chapter examines the theory linking Odin to the modern figure of Santa Claus, particularly through Norse Yule traditions and Odin's Wild Hunt. It critiques the historical validity of these claims while exploring the evolution of Santa's image and the differences between the two figures’ motivations and characteristics.
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