- "Santa Claus, my dear old friend, you are a thief, a traitor, a slanderer, a murder, a liar, but worst of all you are a mockery of everything for which I stood. You have sung your last ho, ho, ho, for I am coming to take your head. I am coming to take back what is mine, to take back Yuletide..."
- ― Krampus, Krampus: The Yule Lord
Power to use the abilities of the Krampus. Variation of Bogeyman Physiology.
Also Called
- Krampus Mimicry
- Anti-Claus Physiology/Mimicry
- The Krampus
Capabilities
The user is or has the ability to take on the form of Krampus, a creature of Alpine folklore. In many cases, the Krampus is presented as a black, satyr-like creature with a long tongue and a basket on their back (or a bag in some versions), kidnapping and frightening children as punishment for being naughty. He is often presented as either as an enemy or partner to St. Nicholas, representing the darker aspects of Christmas and what awaits for those who have been bad during the holiday season.
Krampus often target children, either to simply scare them, whip them, eat them, or some other nefarious purpose.
Applications
Associations
Known Users
Folklore/Mythology
- The Krampus (Alpine Folklore)
- Belsnickel (German Folklore)
- Namahage (Japanese Folklore)
Literature
- Krampus (Krampus: the Yule Lord)
- Belsnickels (Krampus: the Yule Lord)
- Jesse
- Isabel
- Vernon
- Mikwa
- Nipi
- Wipi
Western Animation
- The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
- Krampus (American Dad)
- Krampus (The Venture Bros.)
- Krampus (Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated)
Comic Books
- Krampus (Witch of the Black Rose
Gallery
The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
Krampus (Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose)
Krampus (American Dad)
Krampus (The Venture Bros.)
Krampus (Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated)