Why did propaganda referred to Germans as Huns?

During World War I, Propaganda referred to Germans as "Huns" to evoke negative stereotypes and dehumanize them. This term was derived from the historical Huns, a nomadic group known for their invasions and brutality. By labeling Germans as Huns, Allied propaganda aimed to portray them as savage and barbaric, thereby justifying the war effort and rallying public support against them. This dehumanization facilitated a narrative that painted the conflict in moral terms, emphasizing the need to combat an enemy characterized as ruthless and uncivilized.