There was a type of ancient warrior that isn't well known because it hasn't been taught in schools. We've all been told about the various tribes in Europe, but not everything has been explained thoroughly. There was a tribe of people called Harii, that lived in Germania. They were fearsome warriors who were entirely covered in black paint and their own shields were black. Nicknamed "ghost warriors" as they were often nocturnal, or attacking at nightfall, and being like shadows.
The Roman historian Tacitus, described the Harii as "feralis exercitus" which means "army of the dead". Many believe that the Harii warriors have a lot of similarities with the legendary einherjar (the souls of fallen warriors who dwell in Valhalla). This may also include the Wild Hunt as ghost warriors that ride.
Today there are the Harii warrior performers with the folk music band Heilung.
For more description of the Harii read Germania by Tacitus.
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