1939 CE - 1945 CE. World War II was an even greater conflict than its predecessor, bringing widespread devastation across Europe, Asia, and beyond. The horrors of the Holocaust, atomic warfare, and the widespread destruction reshaped the world. Propaganda often used mythological symbols to represent the battle between good and evil. Folklore from this time includes stories of soldiers encountering strange, unexplainable creatures in battle, or witnessing paranormal phenomena, adding a supernatural dimension to the already terrifying realities of war.