The author explains why he chose the name on his site. I don’t think this is a neo-nazi / white nationalist thing despite the irony.
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Fizz@lemmy.nz 2 weeks agoIts a very comment meme with neo Nazis and white nationalists. They are the only ones I see mention hyperborea. This explains the usage if you skip over the explanation of what hyperborea is knowyourmeme.com/sensitive/memes/hyperborea
blankwire@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Fizz@lemmy.nz 2 weeks ago
Yeah he picked it back in 2000s and its aged badly. Not his fault
Telorand@reddthat.com 2 weeks ago
Sigh of course it’s a Nordic thing. I should have guessed. White nationalists also love other Heathen/Norse symbolism.
Good to be careful, so thanks for educating me.