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121-Wildermann woge
Other languages: German: Urzeitwesen
Hungarian: Vadember
Russian: Диколюд
Spanish: Wildermann
Farsi: ویلدرمن
Notables: Dead Konstantin Brinkerhoff
Dead Larry Mackenzie
Dead Alan Evercroft
Dead Dan Murray
Travis (likely)
Dead Henry David Thoreau
Dead Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dead Henry Abbey
Dead Gao Li

A Wildermann (VIL-dər-maan; Ger. "wild man") is a hominid-like Wesen that first appeared in "Big Feet". They are the inspiration of the bigfoot legend.


Possibly one of the most well-established Wesen in human folklore, the Wildermann is documented not only in the world-wide phenomena of Sasquatch-like beings, but they were also depicted throughout the art and tales of many medieval European cultures. They traditionally are shown as solitary men or women covered in hair. In archaic English, they were known as the Woodwose ('wose' derived from the same root as Wesen).


When they woge, Wildermann experience an explosive growth of hair. Their hair is hominid in form, except it has a second outer layer covered in small spines. The outer layer is supported by a single-helical structure. Wildermann also gain a more ape-like face, including a strong protruding jaw with enlarged canines. Most notably, Wildermann have enormous feet capable of leaving deep impressions in the ground; thus, they are known as Bigfoot. Some Wildermann also have red-colored irises when they woge.

Wildermann are incredibly strong and are more than capable of tearing a full grown man to shreds and casually overpowering Blutbaden. They are incredibly fast for their size and are capable of traversing large distances in a short amount of time. While Wildermann have high levels of stamina and pain tolerance, they are no more durable than humans.


Ironically, despite their rather frightening appearance, Wildermann are normally a very friendly Wesen species. Wildermann tend to be loners who enjoy nature and activities such as campfires, hiking, and camping. Despite their peaceful natures, Wildermann will resort to violence when they feel it is necessary. When enraged, a Wildermann is a terrifying sight to behold.

Many Wildermann are highly self-conscious about their woge. Consequently, they will seek professional psychiatric help worrying they suffer from a lack of impulse control, when, in fact, they do not.

Famous Wildermann have historically been poets and supporters of transcendentalism. They neither reject civilization nor fully embrace wilderness, representing their solitary preferences while also showing their unwillingness to give in completely to their inner beast.

Excerpt from a spice shop BookEdit

Wildermann could be a relict population of Gigantopithecus... to them, all Gigantopithecus fossils were found... many species of animals migrated across the Bering... not unreasonable to assume that Gigantopithecus... Another Wildermann researcher, has said that the...

Season 1 Blu-ray Grimm Guide ProfileEdit

Bearded, oversized, Grizzly Adams-type Wesen. Abnormally hairy arms and hands. Incredible strength when aggravated. Wildermann are outdoor types who enjoy the woods, hiking, campfires, etc. Like Thoreau and Emerson, their values lie in back-to-nature, eco-warrior lifestyles.


Wesen in Grimm
Accipitrid Wesen Barbatus Ossifrage, Geier, Steinadler
Amphibian Wesen Folterseele
Bovine Wesen Fuilcré, Heftigauroch, Taureus-Armenta
Caprine Wesen Krampus, Seelengut, Ziegevolk
Cathartid Wesen Raub-Kondor
Cetancodont Wesen Taweret
Chelicerate Wesen Spinnetod
Chelonian Wesen Genio Innocuo
Chimeric Wesen Manticore, Naiad, Wettbewerbsgewinner
Chiropteran Wesen Murciélago
Dinosaur Wesen Glühenvolk
Falconid Wesen Uhranuti
Feline Wesen Klaustreich, Weten Ogen
Lagomorpha Wesen Willahara
Lutrine Wesen Luisant-Pêcheur
Machairodontine Wesen Mauvais Dentes
Meline Wesen Drang-Zorn
Mustelid Wesen Ungeziefer Greifer
Pantherine Wesen Balam, Löwen, Pflichttreue, Yaguaraté
Passeriform Wesen Seltenvogel
Perissodactyl Wesen Dickfellig, Nuckelavee
Pseudosuchian Wesen Gelumcaedus, Skalenzahne
Sauropsidans Wesen Dämonfeuer
Spiralian Wesen Gedächtnis Esser, Huntha Lami Muuaji, Lebensauger
Strigiform Wesen Scharfblicke
Suinan Wesen Bauerschwein, Malin Fatal, Schinderdiv
Ursid Wesen Jägerbar
Vulpine Wesen Fuchsbau, Kitsune, Vulpesmyrca
