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Hans Trapp: Story of the Terrifying Christmas Scarecrow

When the knight Hans von Trotha lost everything he had after being excommunicated, he started going around town while dressed as a scarecrow, turning into a scary figure known as Hans Trapp.

By Hrothsige Frithowulf
Published: October 17, 2023
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