[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (9 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 10/01/26.
Themes:

Once upon a time a man named Sesere lived by himself at a place called Seserenegegat, in the island of Badu. One day Sesere took his bow and arrow, and went on the reef at low tide to look for fish; walking along, he came to that portion of the … Read more

The Legend of the Origin of the Sesere Bird

[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (9 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 10/01/26.
Themes:

Once upon a time a man named Sesere lived by himself at a place called Seserenegegat, in the island of Badu. One day Sesere took his bow and arrow, and went on the reef at low tide to look for fish; walking along, he came to that portion of the … Read more

Baby in the field
- Baby in the field
[Castlemartyr (Cork, Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 09/01/26.
Themes:

A young woman, whose name was Mary Scannell, lived with her husband not many years ago at Castle Martyr. One day in harvest time she went with several more to help in binding up the wheat, and left her child, which she was nursing, in a corner of the field—quite … Read more

The Legend of the Baby Swap of Castlemartyr

[Castlemartyr (Cork, Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 09/01/26.
Themes:

A young woman, whose name was Mary Scannell, lived with her husband not many years ago at Castle Martyr. One day in harvest time she went with several more to help in binding up the wheat, and left her child, which she was nursing, in a corner of the field—quite … Read more
Baby in the field
- Baby in the field

[Keriri Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 added by Fabien
Published on 06/01/26.
Themes:

The only tradition which Macgillivray collected was from Muralug, and is as follows : — " The first man created was a great giant named Adi, who, while fishing off Hammond Island, was caught by the rising tide and drowned — Hammond Rock springing up immediately after to mark the … Read more

The Legend of the Origin of Hammond Rock

[Keriri Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 added by Fabien
Published on 06/01/26.
Themes:

The only tradition which Macgillivray collected was from Muralug, and is as follows : — " The first man created was a great giant named Adi, who, while fishing off Hammond Island, was caught by the rising tide and drowned — Hammond Rock springing up immediately after to mark the … Read more

The Haunted Wine Cellar
- The Haunted Wine Cellar
[Shannonvale Road (Cork, Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (9 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 05/01/26.
Themes:

THERE are few people who have not heard of the Mac Carthies, one of the real old Irish families, with the true Milesian blood running in their veins as thick as buttermilk. Many were the clans of this family in the south: the Mac Carthy-Mór, the Mac Carthy-Riagh, and the … Read more

The Legend of the Haunted Cellar of Ballinacarthy

[Shannonvale Road (Cork, Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (9 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 05/01/26.
Themes:

THERE are few people who have not heard of the Mac Carthies, one of the real old Irish families, with the true Milesian blood running in their veins as thick as buttermilk. Many were the clans of this family in the south: the Mac Carthy-Mór, the Mac Carthy-Riagh, and the … Read more
The Haunted Wine Cellar
- The Haunted Wine Cellar

The magic bottle
- The magic bottle
[Bottlehill (Cork, Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (9 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/01/26.
Themes:

It was in the good days, when the little people—most impudently called fairies—were more frequently seen than they are in these unbelieving times, that a farmer, named Mick Purcell, rented a few acres of barren ground in the neighbourhood of the once celebrated preceptory of Mourne, situated about three miles … Read more
The magic bottle
- The magic bottle

The legend of Bottlehill

[Bottlehill (Cork, Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (9 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/01/26.
Themes:

It was in the good days, when the little people—most impudently called fairies—were more frequently seen than they are in these unbelieving times, that a farmer, named Mick Purcell, rented a few acres of barren ground in the neighbourhood of the once celebrated preceptory of Mourne, situated about three miles … Read more

Death at the Forges
- Death at the Forges
[Colmar-Berg (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/01/26.
Themes: Animal Chat Chien Feu Jouer des tours Magie Mort Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal Vache

It is not so very long ago, they say, that there lived in Ettelbrück a man named Jekel, who possessed magical powers and often made sport of the inhabitants of Ettelbrück. Once, a butcher named Mai was on his way back from Burscheid, where he had gone to buy a … Read more

The Legend of Jekel, the Sorcerer of Ettelbruck

[Colmar-Berg (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/01/26.
Themes: Animal Chat Chien Feu Jouer des tours Magie Mort Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal Vache

It is not so very long ago, they say, that there lived in Ettelbrück a man named Jekel, who possessed magical powers and often made sport of the inhabitants of Ettelbrück. Once, a butcher named Mai was on his way back from Burscheid, where he had gone to buy a … Read more
Death at the Forges
- Death at the Forges

Mairuer and the Turtles
- Mairuer and the Turtles
[Mer Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/01/26.
Themes:

Once upon a time, a number of Murray Islanders, belonging to the clans known as Meurum-le and Komet-le, went in several canoes to the sandbank known as Kerget, to get shell-turtle and wauri. Though they stayed several days, no turtle were obtained. One man, "Mairuer", said to the coral *zogo* … Read more
Mairuer and the Turtles
- Mairuer and the Turtles

The legend of Nam Zogo ; or, The Myth of the TurtleSpirits

[Mer Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/01/26.
Themes:

Once upon a time, a number of Murray Islanders, belonging to the clans known as Meurum-le and Komet-le, went in several canoes to the sandbank known as Kerget, to get shell-turtle and wauri. Though they stayed several days, no turtle were obtained. One man, "Mairuer", said to the coral *zogo* … Read more

La statue qui parle
ChatGPT - La statue qui parle
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 31/12/25.
Themes: Apprenti Artisan Magie Pauvre Punition Richesse Sculpteur | Sculpteuse Sculpture Sculpture qui parle Sorcier Statue Vol

Je ferai observer, à propos de l’histoire qui suit, que si les faits sont rendus scrupuleusement tels que je les ai reçus, le récit original était fort nu et maladroit ; j’en ai donc polishé le style. À qui voudrait le classer, je dirai qu’il est aux trois quarts brebis … Read more

La légende des statues parlantes de la via Cerretani FR

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 31/12/25.
Themes: Apprenti Artisan Magie Pauvre Punition Richesse Sculpteur | Sculpteuse Sculpture Sculpture qui parle Sorcier Statue Vol

Je ferai observer, à propos de l’histoire qui suit, que si les faits sont rendus scrupuleusement tels que je les ai reçus, le récit original était fort nu et maladroit ; j’en ai donc polishé le style. À qui voudrait le classer, je dirai qu’il est aux trois quarts brebis … Read more
La statue qui parle
ChatGPT - La statue qui parle

The Violinist before the Scaffold
- The Violinist before the Scaffold
[Iechternach (canton d'Echternach, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/12/25.
Themes: Accusation Bourreau Danse Dieu Innocent Instrument de musique Miracle Pèlerinage Pendaison Procès Retour Saint | Sainte Saint Willibrord Violoniste

In the days of Blessed Willibrord there was a young man from Echternach named Veit who, because of his extraordinary height, was called “Veit the Tall”. He had only recently converted to Christianity and had gone on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with his young wife, who had likewise become … Read more
The Violinist before the Scaffold
- The Violinist before the Scaffold

The Legend of the Violinist of Echternach

[Iechternach (canton d'Echternach, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/12/25.
Themes: Accusation Bourreau Danse Dieu Innocent Instrument de musique Miracle Pèlerinage Pendaison Procès Retour Saint | Sainte Saint Willibrord Violoniste

In the days of Blessed Willibrord there was a young man from Echternach named Veit who, because of his extraordinary height, was called “Veit the Tall”. He had only recently converted to Christianity and had gone on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with his young wife, who had likewise become … Read more

[Knockahollow (Tipperary, Irlande)]
By Crofton Croker, Thomas in 1825 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 28/12/25.
Themes:

There was once a poor man who lived in the fertile glen of Aherlow, at the foot of the gloomy Galtee mountains, and he had a great hump on his back: he looked just as if his body had been rolled up and placed upon his shoulders; and his head … Read more

The Legend of the Hunchback and the Fairies of Knockgrafton

[Knockahollow (Tipperary, Irlande)]
By Crofton Croker, Thomas in 1825 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 28/12/25.
Themes:

There was once a poor man who lived in the fertile glen of Aherlow, at the foot of the gloomy Galtee mountains, and he had a great hump on his back: he looked just as if his body had been rolled up and placed upon his shoulders; and his head … Read more

The “Zogo” Octopus
- The “Zogo” Octopus
[Prince Of Wales (Torres Shire, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/12/25.
Themes:

Four brothers, Malu, Seo, Sigar, and Kulka, left their native island, Muralug, each in his own canoe, and came to a coral reef near Waraber. The wind rose, and soon it blew so hard that the anchor-rope of Sigar's canoe broke, and he called out to his brothers, " I … Read more
The “Zogo” Octopus
- The “Zogo” Octopus

The Legend of Malu, the Zogo

[Prince Of Wales (Torres Shire, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/12/25.
Themes:

Four brothers, Malu, Seo, Sigar, and Kulka, left their native island, Muralug, each in his own canoe, and came to a coral reef near Waraber. The wind rose, and soon it blew so hard that the anchor-rope of Sigar's canoe broke, and he called out to his brothers, " I … Read more

The Capture of the Salmon under the Moon
- The Capture of the Salmon under the Moon
[Keimeens (Cork, Irlande)]
By Crofton Croker, Thomas in 1825 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/12/25.
Themes:

It is said by those who ought to understand such things, that the good people, or the fairies, are some of the angels who were turned out of heaven, and who landed on their feet in this world, while the rest of their companions, who had more sin to sink … Read more

The Legend of Father Horrigan’s Meal

[Keimeens (Cork, Irlande)]
By Crofton Croker, Thomas in 1825 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/12/25.
Themes:

It is said by those who ought to understand such things, that the good people, or the fairies, are some of the angels who were turned out of heaven, and who landed on their feet in this world, while the rest of their companions, who had more sin to sink … Read more
The Capture of the Salmon under the Moon
- The Capture of the Salmon under the Moon

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 23/12/25.
Themes: Baguette magique Bonne fée Eglise Fée Mauvaise fée Miroir Mort palais Sorcellerie Sorcier Voir l'avenir

Tous ceux qui sont passés par Florence, guide Murray en main, ont lu que « de part et d’autre de l’entrée orientale du *Battistero di San Giovanni* se dressent deux fûts de porphyre rouge, offerts par les Pisans en 1117 ». D’autres versions ajoutent que les Florentins accordaient à ces … Read more

La légende des colonnes sarrasines du Baptistère Saint-Jean et du sorcier du Palazzo della Cavolaia FR

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 23/12/25.
Themes: Baguette magique Bonne fée Eglise Fée Mauvaise fée Miroir Mort palais Sorcellerie Sorcier Voir l'avenir

Tous ceux qui sont passés par Florence, guide Murray en main, ont lu que « de part et d’autre de l’entrée orientale du *Battistero di San Giovanni* se dressent deux fûts de porphyre rouge, offerts par les Pisans en 1117 ». D’autres versions ajoutent que les Florentins accordaient à ces … Read more

Knockfierna Hill
LimerickLive - Knockfierna Hill
[Ballingarry (Limerick, Irlande)]
By Crofton Croker, Thomas in 1825 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 22/12/25.
Themes:

It is a very good thing not to be any way in dread of the fairies, for without doubt they have then less power over a person; but to make too free with them, or to disbelieve in them altogether, is as foolish a thing as man, woman, or child … Read more

The Legend of Carroll O’Daly at the Black Hole of Knockfierna

[Ballingarry (Limerick, Irlande)]
By Crofton Croker, Thomas in 1825 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 22/12/25.
Themes:

It is a very good thing not to be any way in dread of the fairies, for without doubt they have then less power over a person; but to make too free with them, or to disbelieve in them altogether, is as foolish a thing as man, woman, or child … Read more
Knockfierna Hill
LimerickLive - Knockfierna Hill

[Vianden (canton de Vianden, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 19/12/25.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Argent Cheval Enterrement Invisibilité Jouer des tours Magie Montagne Mort Sorcier

A man from Vianden, named D., was skilled in the black arts. He could make his body invisible and slip through any door, even firmly locked ones, or even through the keyhole. He seemed particularly set on stealing treats; for if anyone put food away in a cupboard or anywhere … Read more

The Legend of the Death of the Sorcerer of Vianden

[Vianden (canton de Vianden, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 19/12/25.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Argent Cheval Enterrement Invisibilité Jouer des tours Magie Montagne Mort Sorcier

A man from Vianden, named D., was skilled in the black arts. He could make his body invisible and slip through any door, even firmly locked ones, or even through the keyhole. He seemed particularly set on stealing treats; for if anyone put food away in a cupboard or anywhere … Read more

Tagai and the Stars
- Tagai and the Stars
[Prince Of Wales (Torres Shire, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 16/12/25.
Themes:

"One star, Tagai, he got a canoe. Tagai he captain, stop in forehead [bow] of canoe and look out and spear fish. Kareg he mate, stop in stern, plenty men crew. They go over reef, Kargg he pole canoe. Tagai spear fish. Sun hot on reef, all men thirsty, and … Read more

The Legend of the Origin of the Star Tagai

[Prince Of Wales (Torres Shire, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 16/12/25.
Themes:

"One star, Tagai, he got a canoe. Tagai he captain, stop in forehead [bow] of canoe and look out and spear fish. Kareg he mate, stop in stern, plenty men crew. They go over reef, Kargg he pole canoe. Tagai spear fish. Sun hot on reef, all men thirsty, and … Read more
Tagai and the Stars
- Tagai and the Stars

The Reaper and the Sorcerer
- The Reaper and the Sorcerer
[Sanem (canton d'Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/12/25.
Themes: Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Blessure Cheval Magie Sorcier

In the Esch district there was a man who drove with two horses. His wagon always seemed so heavy that hardly three other horses could have drawn it on level ground. This man, however, knew a thing or two. Uphill his horses went just as lightly as downhill, and unlike … Read more
The Reaper and the Sorcerer
- The Reaper and the Sorcerer

The Legend of the Encounters of the Sorcerer of Esch-sur-Alzette

[Sanem (canton d'Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/12/25.
Themes: Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Blessure Cheval Magie Sorcier

In the Esch district there was a man who drove with two horses. His wagon always seemed so heavy that hardly three other horses could have drawn it on level ground. This man, however, knew a thing or two. Uphill his horses went just as lightly as downhill, and unlike … Read more

Le magicien Gienzo
ChatGPT - Le magicien Gienzo
[Fiesole (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 13/12/25.
Themes: Fée Jeune fille Protection Roi | Empereur Sorcier Transformation

« Il vivait à Fiesole un magicien nommé Genzio, qui était homme le jour et femme la nuit ; mais, sous son aspect masculin, il aimait à parcourir campagnes, villes et montagnes, rivières et plaines — surtout là où se trouvaient des chevaux, qu’il adorait, ainsi que tout bétail. Il … Read more

La légende du magicien Genzio FR

[Fiesole (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 13/12/25.
Themes: Fée Jeune fille Protection Roi | Empereur Sorcier Transformation

« Il vivait à Fiesole un magicien nommé Genzio, qui était homme le jour et femme la nuit ; mais, sous son aspect masculin, il aimait à parcourir campagnes, villes et montagnes, rivières et plaines — surtout là où se trouvaient des chevaux, qu’il adorait, ainsi que tout bétail. Il … Read more
Le magicien Gienzo
ChatGPT - Le magicien Gienzo

[Luxembourg (canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/12/25.
Themes: Croix Eglise Formule magique Nuit Sorcier Vol dans les airs

Late one evening, three inhabitants of Koerich were still sitting in an inn at Luxembourg. Two of them urged that they should leave before the city gates were closed. At last the third said: “Just leave it to me. My wife is just now beginning to milk the black cow; … Read more

The Legend of the Sorcerer of Koerich’s Flight and His Companions

[Luxembourg (canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/12/25.
Themes: Croix Eglise Formule magique Nuit Sorcier Vol dans les airs

Late one evening, three inhabitants of Koerich were still sitting in an inn at Luxembourg. Two of them urged that they should leave before the city gates were closed. At last the third said: “Just leave it to me. My wife is just now beginning to milk the black cow; … Read more

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/12/25.
Themes: Accueil Barbier Enfant Faim Famine Générosité Légende chrétienne Livre Miracle Multiplication Nourriture Pain Pauvre Récompense Saint | Sainte Saint Antonin Vol dans les airs

Un recueil de contes florentins d’autrefois serait presque incomplet s’il n’y figurait pas une histoire de barbier, tant ce personnage tenait de place en ce temps-là. Non seulement on se rasait et se coiffait plus qu’aujourd’hui, mais, dans cet âge grégaire, on allait chez le barbier pour s’y faire faire … Read more

La légende de saint Antonin et du barbier FR

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/12/25.
Themes: Accueil Barbier Enfant Faim Famine Générosité Légende chrétienne Livre Miracle Multiplication Nourriture Pain Pauvre Récompense Saint | Sainte Saint Antonin Vol dans les airs

Un recueil de contes florentins d’autrefois serait presque incomplet s’il n’y figurait pas une histoire de barbier, tant ce personnage tenait de place en ce temps-là. Non seulement on se rasait et se coiffait plus qu’aujourd’hui, mais, dans cet âge grégaire, on allait chez le barbier pour s’y faire faire … Read more

Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen
- Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen
[Flaxweiler (canton de Grevenmacher, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/12/25.
Themes: Alcool Alcoolique Animal Cheval Guérison Jouer des tours Mauvais accueil Punition Sorcier

In the 1850s there lived in Götzingen a man about sixty-five to seventy years old. People called him de Schmetchen—probably because he had once been a blacksmith. This man knew how to make horses go lame and how to make them sound again; all he needed was to know what … Read more
Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen
- Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen

The Legend of Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen

[Flaxweiler (canton de Grevenmacher, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/12/25.
Themes: Alcool Alcoolique Animal Cheval Guérison Jouer des tours Mauvais accueil Punition Sorcier

In the 1850s there lived in Götzingen a man about sixty-five to seventy years old. People called him de Schmetchen—probably because he had once been a blacksmith. This man knew how to make horses go lame and how to make them sound again; all he needed was to know what … Read more

The competition between singers
- The competition between singers
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 08/12/25.
Themes: Magie Musicien Pari Sorcier Statue Statue qui se transforme en humain Transformation Transformation en pierre

There once lived in Florence, in the Via Condotta, a gentleman who had a great love for all manner of antique and curious things, and who was also devoted to music. And by much reading and reflection he had come to believe that the music of ancient times must have … Read more

The legend of the musical statue of Florence version 1/2

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 08/12/25.
Themes: Magie Musicien Pari Sorcier Statue Statue qui se transforme en humain Transformation Transformation en pierre

There once lived in Florence, in the Via Condotta, a gentleman who had a great love for all manner of antique and curious things, and who was also devoted to music. And by much reading and reflection he had come to believe that the music of ancient times must have … Read more
The competition between singers
- The competition between singers

The Sorcerer and the Horses
- The Sorcerer and the Horses
[Manternach (canton de Grevenmacher, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 07/12/25.
Themes: Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Blessure Cheval Magie Punition Sorcier

In Manternach there once lived a man who was reputed to understand secret arts. One day he was sitting in front of his house when someone passed by with a wagon. Suddenly the wagon stopped. They urged on the horses, they pushed at the wagon, but all in vain. Then … Read more
The Sorcerer and the Horses
- The Sorcerer and the Horses

The Legend of the Sorcerer of Manternach

[Manternach (canton de Grevenmacher, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 07/12/25.
Themes: Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Blessure Cheval Magie Punition Sorcier

In Manternach there once lived a man who was reputed to understand secret arts. One day he was sitting in front of his house when someone passed by with a wagon. Suddenly the wagon stopped. They urged on the horses, they pushed at the wagon, but all in vain. Then … Read more

Theatre Romain de Fiesole
Szilas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons - Theatre Romain de Fiesole
[Fiesole (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Anonyme in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 06/12/25.
Themes: Abandon Amour Apparition Fée Grossesse Mort Punition

« Un riche seigneur avait un fils qu’il chérissait et comblait. Le jeune homme, qui n’avait jamais visité Fiesole, convainquit son père de l’y conduire. Parvenus aux ruines de l’amphithéâtre romain, appelé Antres des Fées, le garçon, regardant par l’arcade centrale, demeura comme pétrifié. Son père, épouvanté, le crut ensorcelé. … Read more

La légende de la belle blondine du "Buche delle Fate" FR

[Fiesole (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Anonyme in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 06/12/25.
Themes: Abandon Amour Apparition Fée Grossesse Mort Punition

« Un riche seigneur avait un fils qu’il chérissait et comblait. Le jeune homme, qui n’avait jamais visité Fiesole, convainquit son père de l’y conduire. Parvenus aux ruines de l’amphithéâtre romain, appelé Antres des Fées, le garçon, regardant par l’arcade centrale, demeura comme pétrifié. Son père, épouvanté, le crut ensorcelé. … Read more
Theatre Romain de Fiesole
Szilas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons - Theatre Romain de Fiesole

The Sorcerer on a Log
- The Sorcerer on a Log
[Berdorf (canton d'Echternach, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 05/12/25.
Themes: Jouer des tours Magie Mort Pendaison Procès Ruse Sorcier Transformation Transformation en pierre

Who has not heard of the notorious sorcerer Veit, who many, many years ago haunted our regions with his mischief? He appeared in various parts of the country; he is said to have been active also in the surroundings of Berdorf. He wore a magic belt around his loins, by … Read more
The Sorcerer on a Log
- The Sorcerer on a Log

The Legend of Veit the Magician

[Berdorf (canton d'Echternach, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 05/12/25.
Themes: Jouer des tours Magie Mort Pendaison Procès Ruse Sorcier Transformation Transformation en pierre

Who has not heard of the notorious sorcerer Veit, who many, many years ago haunted our regions with his mischief? He appeared in various parts of the country; he is said to have been active also in the surroundings of Berdorf. He wore a magic belt around his loins, by … Read more