I have a couple of relatives in another country who were chilling in a semi-remote area at a midpoint of a hike. Laying out in a clearing, eyes shut, they both felt a sudden weighted quieting of the immediate vicinity, and a coldness praying on them even though the sun was warm and the sky was cloudless. They couldn't open their eyes and felt mind of afraid to move, when a very heavy thudding footstep approached from the woods.
They were paralyzed as it neared rapidly but was slow- an incredibly long stride of a very large person. It passed just behind them and they felt it was monstrous and powerful but seemed to have no interest in them (to their great relief). After the sound disappeared into the woods again, they were released from the freeze and the normal sounds of nature returned. Neither of them are believers nor do they know much about lore in general, but both claim the Wandering Jew was the first thing in their heads and they've not shaken from that firm belief since. It's been many years.
Neither. Hang tight, this is a quick one.
I have a couple of relatives in another country who were chilling in a semi-remote area at a midpoint of a hike. Laying out in a clearing, eyes shut, they both felt a sudden weighted quieting of the immediate vicinity, and a coldness praying on them even though the sun was warm and the sky was cloudless. They couldn't open their eyes and felt mind of afraid to move, when a very heavy thudding footstep approached from the woods.
They were paralyzed as it neared rapidly but was slow- an incredibly long stride of a very large person. It passed just behind them and they felt it was monstrous and powerful but seemed to have no interest in them (to their great relief). After the sound disappeared into the woods again, they were released from the freeze and the normal sounds of nature returned. Neither of them are believers nor do they know much about lore in general, but both claim the Wandering Jew was the first thing in their heads and they've not shaken from that firm belief since. It's been many years.
I believe them.