Based on the comparative approach based on German folklore, the phenomenon is often referred to as Wilde Jagd (German: "wild hunt/chase") or Wildes Heer (German: "wild host").
Menurut pendekatan komparatif berdasarkan cerita rakyat Jerman, fenomena ini sering disebut sebagai Wilde Jagd (Jerman: "perburuan liar/pengejaran") atau Wildes Heer (Jerman: "tentara liar").