[Arbaugh (Newton County, United States)]
Par Buel, James W. en 1880 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 22/03/26.
Themen:

In the lap of the eternal sun reposed the Massatonguas. Purgation from every sin against the Great White Spirit gave them a land in which perfection was seen in every contour of nature, and happiness was as illimitable as the spiced breezes these favored children breathed. Birds of exquisite plumage … Lire plus
[Arbaugh (Newton County, United States)]
Par Buel, James W. en 1880 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 22/03/26.
Themen:

In the lap of the eternal sun reposed the Massatonguas. Purgation from every sin against the Great White Spirit gave them a land in which perfection was seen in every contour of nature, and happiness was as illimitable as the spiced breezes these favored children breathed. Birds of exquisite plumage … Lire plus

[Station Island (Donegal, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 21/03/26.
Themen:

[...] In the old pagan times a Peistha, or water serpent, of immense girth and of still greater trail, was believed to haunt the celebrated Lough Derg, in the northern parts of Ireland. Sometimes his horrid head and open jaws were seen above the surface, as if drawing in the … Lire plus
[Station Island (Donegal, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 21/03/26.
Themen:

[...] In the old pagan times a Peistha, or water serpent, of immense girth and of still greater trail, was believed to haunt the celebrated Lough Derg, in the northern parts of Ireland. Sometimes his horrid head and open jaws were seen above the surface, as if drawing in the … Lire plus

[Knockainey Hill (Limerick, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (7 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 20/03/26.
Themen:

At the close of the second and in the beginning of the third century of the Christian era, flourished the renowned King of Munster, Oilioll Oluim, from whom many distinguished families of the south claim descent. He had married Sadhbh (or Sabia), daughter to Conn of the Hundred Battles, monarch … Lire plus
[Knockainey Hill (Limerick, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (7 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 20/03/26.
Themen:

At the close of the second and in the beginning of the third century of the Christian era, flourished the renowned King of Munster, Oilioll Oluim, from whom many distinguished families of the south claim descent. He had married Sadhbh (or Sabia), daughter to Conn of the Hundred Battles, monarch … Lire plus

[Stamullin (Meath, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 19/03/26.
Themen:

A Great repertory of Irish folk-lore is the Dinnsheanchus, which professes to account for the origin of names applied to various celebrated places in Ireland. Doubtless it furnishes a record of the most ancient traditions still preserved. It usually asserts, that the compiler never found it difficult to solve the … Lire plus
[Stamullin (Meath, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 19/03/26.
Themen:

A Great repertory of Irish folk-lore is the Dinnsheanchus, which professes to account for the origin of names applied to various celebrated places in Ireland. Doubtless it furnishes a record of the most ancient traditions still preserved. It usually asserts, that the compiler never found it difficult to solve the … Lire plus

[Rostrevor (Newry, Mourne and Down, Royaume-Uni)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 18/03/26.
Themen:

Not far away from, but high over, the romantic town of Rostrevor rises the great hill of Clough-mor, one of the Mourne range of mountains. Upon a projecting cliff, nearly midway up the ascent, is to be seen a huge mass of granite, weighing over thirty tons, as has been … Lire plus
[Rostrevor (Newry, Mourne and Down, Royaume-Uni)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 18/03/26.
Themen:

Not far away from, but high over, the romantic town of Rostrevor rises the great hill of Clough-mor, one of the Mourne range of mountains. Upon a projecting cliff, nearly midway up the ascent, is to be seen a huge mass of granite, weighing over thirty tons, as has been … Lire plus

[Inchrory (Moray, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 17/03/26.
Themen:

One upon a time a tenant in the neighbourhood of Cairngorm, in Strathspey, emigrated with his family and cattle to the forest of Glenavon, which is well known to be inhabited by many fairies as well as ghosts. Two of his sons being out late one night in search of … Lire plus
[Inchrory (Moray, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 17/03/26.
Themen:

One upon a time a tenant in the neighbourhood of Cairngorm, in Strathspey, emigrated with his family and cattle to the forest of Glenavon, which is well known to be inhabited by many fairies as well as ghosts. Two of his sons being out late one night in search of … Lire plus

OpenAI - Le fantôme à l'armure
[Carnagh (Laois, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 16/03/26.
Themen:

One fine day in summer, after a walk up the southern slopes of Slieve Bloom, in company with some friends, we reached the site of Mundrehid’s old ruined church, the walls of which were then nearly level with the ground. The name of this place is derived from the River … Lire plus
OpenAI - Le fantôme à l'armure
[Carnagh (Laois, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 16/03/26.
Themen:

One fine day in summer, after a walk up the southern slopes of Slieve Bloom, in company with some friends, we reached the site of Mundrehid’s old ruined church, the walls of which were then nearly level with the ground. The name of this place is derived from the River … Lire plus

[Conon Bridge (Highland Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 24/02/26.
Themen:

“The Conan is as bonny a river as we hae in a’ the north country. There’s mony a sweet sunny spot on its banks, an’ mony a time an’ aft hae I waded through its shallows, whan a boy, to set my little scautling-line for the trouts an’ the eels, … Lire plus
Fiona on findagrave.com - Conon Old Burial Ground
Fiona on findagrave.com - Conon Old Burial Ground
[Conon Bridge (Highland Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 24/02/26.
Themen:

“The Conan is as bonny a river as we hae in a’ the north country. There’s mony a sweet sunny spot on its banks, an’ mony a time an’ aft hae I waded through its shallows, whan a boy, to set my little scautling-line for the trouts an’ the eels, … Lire plus

Walter Baxter / The Rhymer Stone - The Rhymer's Stone
[Earlston (Scottish Borders, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 21/02/26.
Themen:

THOMAS, of Ercildoun, in Lauderdale, called the Rhymer, on account of his producing a poetical romance on the subject of Tristrem and Yseult, which is curious as the earliest specimen of English verse known to exist, flourished in the reign of Alexander III. of Scotland. Like other men of talent … Lire plus
Walter Baxter / The Rhymer Stone - The Rhymer's Stone
[Earlston (Scottish Borders, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 21/02/26.
Themen:

THOMAS, of Ercildoun, in Lauderdale, called the Rhymer, on account of his producing a poetical romance on the subject of Tristrem and Yseult, which is curious as the earliest specimen of English verse known to exist, flourished in the reign of Alexander III. of Scotland. Like other men of talent … Lire plus

[Denholm (Scottish Borders, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 20/02/26.
Themen:

There have been from time immemorial at Hawick, during the two or three last weeks of the year, markets once a week, for the disposal of sheep for slaughter, at which the greater number of people, both in the middle and poorer classes of life, have been accustomed to provide … Lire plus
OpenAI - Paysan offrant un vêtement aux fées
OpenAI - Paysan offrant un vêtement aux fées
[Denholm (Scottish Borders, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 20/02/26.
Themen:

There have been from time immemorial at Hawick, during the two or three last weeks of the year, markets once a week, for the disposal of sheep for slaughter, at which the greater number of people, both in the middle and poorer classes of life, have been accustomed to provide … Lire plus

[Capplegill (Dumfries and Galloway, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 18/02/26.
Themen:

The last Brownie known in Ettrick Forest resided in Bodsbeck, a wild and solitary spot, near the head of Moffat Water, where he exercised his functions undisturbed, till the scrupulous devotion of an old lady induced her to “hire him away,” as it was termed, by placing in his haunt … Lire plus
[Capplegill (Dumfries and Galloway, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 18/02/26.
Themen:

The last Brownie known in Ettrick Forest resided in Bodsbeck, a wild and solitary spot, near the head of Moffat Water, where he exercised his functions undisturbed, till the scrupulous devotion of an old lady induced her to “hire him away,” as it was termed, by placing in his haunt … Lire plus

[Moray (Moray, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (6 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 17/02/26.
Themen:

Two celebrated ghosts existed, once on a time, in the wilds of Craig-Aulnaic, a romantic place in the district of Strathdown, Banffshire. The one was a male and the other a female. The male was called Fhuna Mhoir Ben Baynac, after one of the mountains of Glenavon, where at one … Lire plus
[Moray (Moray, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (6 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 17/02/26.
Themen:

Two celebrated ghosts existed, once on a time, in the wilds of Craig-Aulnaic, a romantic place in the district of Strathdown, Banffshire. The one was a male and the other a female. The male was called Fhuna Mhoir Ben Baynac, after one of the mountains of Glenavon, where at one … Lire plus

[Berwick-upon-Tweed (Northumberland, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (5 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 14/02/26.
Themen:

Sir James Douglas, the companion of Bruce, and well known by his appellation of the “Black Douglas,” was once, during the hottest period of the exterminating war carried on by him and his colleague Randolph against the English, stationed at Linthaughlee, near Jedburgh. He was resting, himself and his men, … Lire plus
[Berwick-upon-Tweed (Northumberland, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (5 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 14/02/26.
Themen:

Sir James Douglas, the companion of Bruce, and well known by his appellation of the “Black Douglas,” was once, during the hottest period of the exterminating war carried on by him and his colleague Randolph against the English, stationed at Linthaughlee, near Jedburgh. He was resting, himself and his men, … Lire plus

[Rosemarkie (Highland Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (7 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 11/02/26.
Themen:

In the early part of Michael Scott’s life he was in the habit of emigrating annually to the Scottish metropolis, for the purpose of being employed in his capacity of mason. One time, as he and two companions were journeying to the place of their destination for a similar object, … Lire plus
[Rosemarkie (Highland Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (7 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 11/02/26.
Themen:

In the early part of Michael Scott’s life he was in the habit of emigrating annually to the Scottish metropolis, for the purpose of being employed in his capacity of mason. One time, as he and two companions were journeying to the place of their destination for a similar object, … Lire plus

OpenAI - Le chasseur de phoque
[John o' Groats (Highland Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 10/02/26.
Themen:

There was once upon a time a man who lived upon the northern coasts, not far from “Taigh Jan Crot Callow” (John-o’-Groat’s House), and he gained his livelihood by catching and killing fish, of all sizes and denominations. He had a particular liking for the killing of those wonderful beasts, … Lire plus
OpenAI - Le chasseur de phoque
[John o' Groats (Highland Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 10/02/26.
Themen:

There was once upon a time a man who lived upon the northern coasts, not far from “Taigh Jan Crot Callow” (John-o’-Groat’s House), and he gained his livelihood by catching and killing fish, of all sizes and denominations. He had a particular liking for the killing of those wonderful beasts, … Lire plus

[Smailholm (Scottish Borders, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 07/02/26.
Themen:

The Scottish Brownie formed a class of being distinct in habit and disposition from the freakish and mischievous elves. He was meagre, shaggy, and wild in his appearance. Thus Cleland, in his satire against the Highlanders, compares them to: *“Faunes, or Brownies, if ye will,* *Or Satyres come from Atlas … Lire plus
OpenAI - Brownie et cheval
OpenAI - Brownie et cheval
[Smailholm (Scottish Borders, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 07/02/26.
Themen:

The Scottish Brownie formed a class of being distinct in habit and disposition from the freakish and mischievous elves. He was meagre, shaggy, and wild in his appearance. Thus Cleland, in his satire against the Highlanders, compares them to: *“Faunes, or Brownies, if ye will,* *Or Satyres come from Atlas … Lire plus

uklighthousetour.com - Ve Skerries
[Helligoblo (Shetland Islands, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 05/02/26.
Themen:

Of mermen and merwomen many strange stories are told in the Shetland Isles. Beneath the depths of the ocean, according to these stories, an atmosphere exists adapted to the respiratory organs of certain beings, resembling, in form, the human race, possessed of surpassing beauty, of limited supernatural powers, and liable … Lire plus
uklighthousetour.com - Ve Skerries
[Helligoblo (Shetland Islands, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 05/02/26.
Themen:

Of mermen and merwomen many strange stories are told in the Shetland Isles. Beneath the depths of the ocean, according to these stories, an atmosphere exists adapted to the respiratory organs of certain beings, resembling, in form, the human race, possessed of surpassing beauty, of limited supernatural powers, and liable … Lire plus

[Berdule (Scottish Borders, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 04/02/26.
Themen:

About the beginning of harvest, there having been a want of meal for shearers’ bread in the farmhouse of Bedrule, a small quantity of barley (being all that was yet ripe) was cut down and converted into meal. Mrs. Buckham, the farmer’s wife, rose early in the morning to bake … Lire plus
OpenAI - La paysanne donne de la farine à la fée
OpenAI - La paysanne donne de la farine à la fée
[Berdule (Scottish Borders, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 04/02/26.
Themen:

About the beginning of harvest, there having been a want of meal for shearers’ bread in the farmhouse of Bedrule, a small quantity of barley (being all that was yet ripe) was cut down and converted into meal. Mrs. Buckham, the farmer’s wife, rose early in the morning to bake … Lire plus

[Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin, France)]
Par Henry Ganier / Jules Froelich en 1889 (3 minutes)
Publiée le 03/02/26.
Themen: Bergère Cannibalisme Diable Excommunication Foudre Hans-Trapp Mort Pape Punition

En 1486, le prince-électeur donna le Bærbelstein au maréchal de sa cour, Hans de Tratt. Celui-ci était un homme violent et emporté, batailleur, ne rêvant que plaies et bosses, n’aimant que les coups d’estoc et de taille, les combats et aussi le jeu et les femmes. Sa vie ne fut … Lire plus
[Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin, France)]
Par Henry Ganier / Jules Froelich en 1889 (3 minutes)
Publiée le 03/02/26.
Themen: Bergère Cannibalisme Diable Excommunication Foudre Hans-Trapp Mort Pape Punition

En 1486, le prince-électeur donna le Bærbelstein au maréchal de sa cour, Hans de Tratt. Celui-ci était un homme violent et emporté, batailleur, ne rêvant que plaies et bosses, n’aimant que les coups d’estoc et de taille, les combats et aussi le jeu et les femmes. Sa vie ne fut … Lire plus

[Lanark (South Lanarkshire, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 02/02/26.
Themen:

Early in the seventeenth century, John Smith, a barn-man at a farm, was sent by his master to cast divots (turf) on the green immediately behind Merlin’s Craig. After having laboured for a considerable time, there came round from the front of the rock a little woman, about eighteen inches … Lire plus
OpenAI - La fée et la tourbe
OpenAI - La fée et la tourbe
[Lanark (South Lanarkshire, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 02/02/26.
Themen:

Early in the seventeenth century, John Smith, a barn-man at a farm, was sent by his master to cast divots (turf) on the green immediately behind Merlin’s Craig. After having laboured for a considerable time, there came round from the front of the rock a little woman, about eighteen inches … Lire plus

[Cleadale (Highland Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 01/02/26.
Themen:

SOON after Saint Columba established his residence in Iona, tradition says that he paid a visit to a great seminary of Druids, then in the vicinity, at a place called Camusnan Ceul, or Bay of Cells, in the district of Ardnamurchan. Several remains of Druidical circles are still to be … Lire plus
[Cleadale (Highland Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 01/02/26.
Themen:

SOON after Saint Columba established his residence in Iona, tradition says that he paid a visit to a great seminary of Druids, then in the vicinity, at a place called Camusnan Ceul, or Bay of Cells, in the district of Ardnamurchan. Several remains of Druidical circles are still to be … Lire plus

[Minane Bridge (Cork, Irlande)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 31/01/26.
Themen:

At Minane, near Tracton, there was a young couple whose name was Mac Daniel, and they had such a fine, wholesome-looking child, that the fairies determined on having it in their company, and putting a changeling in its place. But it so happened that Mrs. Mac Daniel had a gossip … Lire plus
OpenAI - Le bébé et la commère
OpenAI - Le bébé et la commère
[Minane Bridge (Cork, Irlande)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 31/01/26.
Themen:

At Minane, near Tracton, there was a young couple whose name was Mac Daniel, and they had such a fine, wholesome-looking child, that the fairies determined on having it in their company, and putting a changeling in its place. But it so happened that Mrs. Mac Daniel had a gossip … Lire plus

[Maidens (South Ayrshire, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 29/01/26.
Themen:

In the days of yore, the proprietors of Colzean, in Ayrshire (ancestors of the Marquis of Ailsa), were known in that country by the title of Lairds o’ Co’, a name bestowed on Colzean from some co’s (or coves) in the rock beneath the castle. One morning, a very little … Lire plus
[Maidens (South Ayrshire, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 29/01/26.
Themen:

In the days of yore, the proprietors of Colzean, in Ayrshire (ancestors of the Marquis of Ailsa), were known in that country by the title of Lairds o’ Co’, a name bestowed on Colzean from some co’s (or coves) in the rock beneath the castle. One morning, a very little … Lire plus

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
Par Anonyme en 1896 (5 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 27/01/26.
Themen: Amour Assassinat Diable Domestique | Serviteur Héritage Maison | Cabane Mort palais Poison Revenant Sorcière Vengeance

« Il y avait, *via dell’Anguillara*, un palais appartenant à un vieux gentilhomme très riche. Il possédait deux grands domaines à la campagne : l’un nommé *Castello di Due Torri* (le Château des Deux Tours), l’autre *Castello dell’Uovo* (le Château de l’Œuf). Il avait aussi une maison *via Baldracca*, où … Lire plus
OpenAI - La maison et les deux châteaux
OpenAI - La maison et les deux châteaux
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
Par Anonyme en 1896 (5 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 27/01/26.
Themen: Amour Assassinat Diable Domestique | Serviteur Héritage Maison | Cabane Mort palais Poison Revenant Sorcière Vengeance

« Il y avait, *via dell’Anguillara*, un palais appartenant à un vieux gentilhomme très riche. Il possédait deux grands domaines à la campagne : l’un nommé *Castello di Due Torri* (le Château des Deux Tours), l’autre *Castello dell’Uovo* (le Château de l’Œuf). Il avait aussi une maison *via Baldracca*, où … Lire plus

[Tomintoul (Moray, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 26/01/26.
Themen:

“Lateone night, as my grand-uncle, Lachlan Dhu Macpherson, who was well known as the best fiddler of his day, was returning home from a ball, at which he had acted as a musician, he had occasion to pass through the once-haunted Bog of Torrans. Now, it happened at that time … Lire plus
[Tomintoul (Moray, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Gibbings, W.W. en 1889 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 26/01/26.
Themen:

“Lateone night, as my grand-uncle, Lachlan Dhu Macpherson, who was well known as the best fiddler of his day, was returning home from a ball, at which he had acted as a musician, he had occasion to pass through the once-haunted Bog of Torrans. Now, it happened at that time … Lire plus