--- product_id: 53353526 title: "Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men: The Origins and Evolution of Saint Nicholas, Spanning 50,000 Years" brand: "phyllis siefker" price: "¥6857" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53353526-santa-claus-last-of-the-wild-men-the-origins-evolution store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men: The Origins and Evolution of Saint Nicholas, Spanning 50,000 Years **Brand:** phyllis siefker **Price:** ¥6857 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men: The Origins and Evolution of Saint Nicholas, Spanning 50,000 Years by phyllis siefker - **How much does it cost?** ¥6857 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53353526-santa-claus-last-of-the-wild-men-the-origins-evolution) ## Best For - phyllis siefker enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted phyllis siefker brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men: The Origins and Evolution of Saint Nicholas, Spanning 50,000 Years ## Images ![Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men: The Origins and Evolution of Saint Nicholas, Spanning 50,000 Years - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51pckD06kdL.jpg) ![Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men: The Origins and Evolution of Saint Nicholas, Spanning 50,000 Years - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41yTC3j+yzL.jpg) ![Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men: The Origins and Evolution of Saint Nicholas, Spanning 50,000 Years - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31Wpt-CTnHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ A Poor "History" of Santa Claus *by S***G on Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019* This is an interesting book discussing the amazing similarities of half man/half beast (wild men) mythologies among different cultures and across time but the author's connection between these creatures and Santa Claus is dubious, at best. Frankly, most of the book has nothing whatsoever to do with Santa Claus but dwells upon anecdotal stories of these wild men as the true origin of Santa Claus. Early in the book, the author recounts the traditional stories about Saint Nicholas and his morphing into the "Santa Claus" the entire world knows today. The author does note the important role the penmanship of Washington Irving and Clement Moore (or Henry Livingston, according to the author) played, as well as the drawings of Thomas Nast. Astoundingly, however, she fails to even mention the enormous impact Coca Cola advertising had on our image of Santa today. The book then introduces us to a Pennsylvania Dutch character named "Pelznichol" and the author makes a weak and farfetched attempt to connect this guy to the Santa Claus we know today. The book suddenly goes haywire for almost two hundred pages. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Engrossing and intriguing... but the scholarship is ... *by M***D on Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2015* Engrossing and intriguing... but the scholarship is dubious. No footnoted citations. Some theories are based on flimsy evidence. The sense that the author cherry-picked examples distracts from an otherwise fascinating read. Many of the connections are thin... the author attempts to draw conclusions based on undocumented events and highly interpretive legends (like trying to draw historical conclusions from Roman legends or Greek mythologies). That said, the book details an impressive slew of forgotten traditions, beliefs, and mythologies from around Europe, that most people have probably never heard of today. Worth reading simply to learn about these holidays and legends. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is essential reading. I've bought it several times ... *by J***G on Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016* This is essential reading. I've bought it several times now, for myself and as gifts. It is a deep history of the Western soul, linking all sorts of traditions and myths -- Santa, Satan, Pan, Robin Hood -- going back for millennia and stretching across northern Eurasia. Parts are speculative, but all of it makes sense. Some recitations of customs in various places get repetitious, but you can skip the details if you wish. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53353526-santa-claus-last-of-the-wild-men-the-origins-evolution](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53353526-santa-claus-last-of-the-wild-men-the-origins-evolution) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-12*