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  2. Herne The Hunter, phantom hunter who haunts Windsor Great Park, impersonated by Falstaff in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor. Though Herne may have been an actual keeper of the forest, he is probably a local manifestation of the Wild Huntsman myth known throughout the world.

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  3. In English folklore, Herne the Hunter is a ghost associated with Windsor Forest and Great Park in the English county of Berkshire. He is said to have antlers growing from his head, rides a horse, torments cattle, and rattles chains.

  4. Apr 13, 2024 · Is Herne the Hunter in Windsor just a character from a Shakespeare play, or does he have links to a Celtic god? Find out more here.

  5. Herne the Hunter is a well-known figure in English folklore and mythology. He is said to be a ghost or spirit who haunts the Berkshire woods and countryside, and is often depicted as a hunter with antlers on his head and a mighty steed.

  6. Nov 29, 2022 · Sightings of Herne were believed to be evil omens that portended national disasters and significant deaths. The character of Herne remains shrouded in mystery, in part due to his appearances rarely involving interaction. Herne was a notably cruel figure, possibly as a result of his death by suicide.

  7. Feb 3, 2021 · In English folklore, Herne the Hunter is a spirit said to haunt the area of Windsor Forest in Berkshire. Herne is identified by the antlers that grow from his head, a unique feature. He is said to curse cattle and occasionally appear to chase or haunt people walking through the forest.

  8. Feb 10, 2023 · Herne the Hunter is considered evil, or at least malevolent. Much of this comes from the circumstances surrounding Herne’s death, which would’ve led to him becoming a vengeful ghost. Such a spirit would likely have evil inclinations.

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