THE WILD HUNT -3x Online Course Bundle Pack- (Recordings & Resources)

*Important: this is not a live course, you are purchasing the recordings of 3 courses held in September, October, and November 2024 respectively on our Patreon.

These are the recordings of three online courses of more than 6 hours of duration in total.
These courses offer an in-depth exploration of the Wild Hunt, tracing its origins, evolution, and presence in myth and folklore. From ancient deities and medieval spirits to regional traditions across Europe, we shall delve into the nature of the spectral retinue, its leaders, and its ties to death, fertility, and the unseen world. Drawing on mythology, anthropology, and ethnobotany, we will examine how these themes continue to shape cultural understandings of Otherness.
These courses are directed to anyone interested in the Wild Hunt and its practical and symbolic applications. They provide both background theory and practical inspiration, inviting us to incorporate seasonal customs, ritual practices, and the traditions surrounding the Phantom Armies into any path.

When you purchase this course bundle you will receive an e-mail with a link to download a *.pdf file containing:

— Links to the recordings of the 3 videos with the contents of the courses.

— Links to download 3 slide presentations with all the resources and bibliography of the courses.

Syllabus:

The Wild Hunt PART 1

Heralds of the Hunt: Mythical and Legendary Representations

This course will explore the mythological and legendary representations of the Wild Hunt across various cultures. We will examine its origins, evolution, and impact on myth and folklore, analyzing how this phenomenon has influenced cultural perceptions of death and the supernatural. The course will cover various regional variations, including Germanic, Scandinavian, Mediterranean, Iberian, French, Polish, etc.

• • Origins of the Wild Hunt
• • Mythical Background
• • Key Features and Elements
• • Continuities and Differences
• • The Night Folk, the Good Society
• • Pre-Christian and Christian Interpretations
• • Leaders of the Spectral Retinue
• • Arthurian Connections
• • Regional Variations in the West
• • Developments in Folklore
  
  

The Wild Hunt PART 2

Herodias Rides: The Wild Hunt, the Witch, and the Harvest Cycle

This online course will explore the shared origins of the spectral retinue and hag spirits, from ancient deities like Diana and Epona to medieval and modern figures such as Dame Abonde, Herodias, and Perchta. Delve into their ties to the Harvest Cycle, surviving folklore, weather lore, and shamanistic practices like Hedgeriding. Learn about the "Miracle of the Bones" and Spirit Flight, while uncovering how these figures influenced euphemistic beliefs in the Good Folk, aka the Fae.

• • Shared Origins of the Spectral Retinue and the Hag Spirit
• • Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Manifestations
• • Diana, Epona
• • Dame Abonde and Satia
• • Bensozia, Herodias
• • Madonna Oriente, Richella
• • Un/Holden, Perchta, Gauden
• • Connections with the Harvest Cycle
• • Surviving Vestiges in Folklore
• • The Good Folk and Euphemistic Treatment
• • Connections with Weather Lore
• • Links with Shamanism and Hedgeriding
• • Miracle of the Bones
• • Spirit Flight
  
  

The Wild Hunt PART 3

Invoking the Chase: Practices to Engage with the Spectral Retinue

This online course unpacks the last remaining mysteries of the Wild Hunt, exploring its dual nature as both benefactor and threat. We will explore how the Wild Hunt appears in folk festivities, tracing customs and taboos from Ember Days to Saint Martin's Day and Saint Lucia's Day, and the Twelve Days of Christmas until Epiphany. We will delve into traditional practices for appeasing or repelling the Hunt, offerings to invite its favour, and plant lore tied to these practices. We'll also examine how these traditions foster community, connecting us to sustainable practices and relationships with Otherness.

• • Wild Hunt Overview:
•    • Benevolent vs. Malevolent Intentions
• • The Wild Hunt Calendar: Taboos and Customs
•    • Links with the Ember Days
•    • Saint Martin's Day
•    • Saint Lucia's Day: Lussi and Otherness
•    • The Twelve Days of Christmas
•    • The Wild Hunt and the Lent Cycle
•    • Other Dates and Yearly Observances
• • Traditional Practices
•    • Wild Hunt Plant Lore
•    • Scaring the Wild Hunt Away
•    • Appeasing the Wild Hunt
•       • Offerings and Invitations
• • Wild Hunt, Community, and Sustainability

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*DISCLAIMER: Use this material at your own risk. Occvlta is not responsible for any use derived from the information provided in the courses, its teaching materials, and its recordings. Nor for any damages resulting from following the courses and the suggested activities.