[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
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
[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
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
[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
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
Cayambe, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
- Church and Chapel of Kehlen
Cayambe, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
- Church and Chapel of Kehlen
[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
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
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
[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
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
[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
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
[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
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
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
(2 versions) By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien 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
(2 versions) By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien 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
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
(2 versions) By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien 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
(2 versions) By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien 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
[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
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
[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
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
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- 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
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
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
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
[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
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
[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
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
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/12/25.
Themes: Âne Argent Humour Noblesse Pari Paysan Vol Quand on habite une ville, il est doux, en certains lieux, de se rappeler les vieilles légendes, ou même les historiettes les plus modestes attachées au quartier : chaque association leur donne un charme. Telle est l’histoire qui suit, tirée d’un vieux livre de facéties, et qui me revient toujours … Read more
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/12/25.
Themes: Âne Argent Humour Noblesse Pari Paysan Vol Quand on habite une ville, il est doux, en certains lieux, de se rappeler les vieilles légendes, ou même les historiettes les plus modestes attachées au quartier : chaque association leur donne un charme. Telle est l’histoire qui suit, tirée d’un vieux livre de facéties, et qui me revient toujours … Read more
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/12/25.
Themes: Âne Argent Humour Noblesse Pari Paysan Vol Quand on habite une ville, il est doux, en certains lieux, de se rappeler les vieilles légendes, ou même les historiettes les plus modestes attachées au quartier : chaque association leur donne un charme. Telle est l’histoire qui suit, tirée d’un vieux livre de facéties, et qui me revient toujours … Read more
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/12/25.
Themes: Âne Argent Humour Noblesse Pari Paysan Vol Quand on habite une ville, il est doux, en certains lieux, de se rappeler les vieilles légendes, ou même les historiettes les plus modestes attachées au quartier : chaque association leur donne un charme. Telle est l’histoire qui suit, tirée d’un vieux livre de facéties, et qui me revient toujours … Read more
[Larochette (canton de Mersch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/12/25.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Animal Blessure Date précise Jouer des tours Lapin | Lièvre Lieu hanté Moine Nouvel an Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal In Ernzen, so the folk legend tells, there once lived a man who was highly skilled in the magic arts. He took delight in using his knowledge and powers to tease and frighten the people of Echternach. He had especially set his sights on the abbot of the Abbey of … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/12/25.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Animal Blessure Date précise Jouer des tours Lapin | Lièvre Lieu hanté Moine Nouvel an Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal In Ernzen, so the folk legend tells, there once lived a man who was highly skilled in the magic arts. He took delight in using his knowledge and powers to tease and frighten the people of Echternach. He had especially set his sights on the abbot of the Abbey of … Read more
[Larochette (canton de Mersch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/12/25.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Animal Blessure Date précise Jouer des tours Lapin | Lièvre Lieu hanté Moine Nouvel an Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal In Ernzen, so the folk legend tells, there once lived a man who was highly skilled in the magic arts. He took delight in using his knowledge and powers to tease and frighten the people of Echternach. He had especially set his sights on the abbot of the Abbey of … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/12/25.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Animal Blessure Date précise Jouer des tours Lapin | Lièvre Lieu hanté Moine Nouvel an Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal In Ernzen, so the folk legend tells, there once lived a man who was highly skilled in the magic arts. He took delight in using his knowledge and powers to tease and frighten the people of Echternach. He had especially set his sights on the abbot of the Abbey of … Read more
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Anonyme in 1896 (8 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/11/25.
Themes: Adultère Amant | Amante Amour Décapitation Décapité Fête Miroir Mort Vengeance (Ce récit, on le verra, n’appartient pas à proprement parler à la villa Salviati, mais il est authentiquement raconté à propos d’un membre de cette famille. Comme le peuple l’attache à ce lieu, j’ai laissé le titre tel que je l’ai reçu. Je ne l’ai pas traduit mot à mot, … Read more
By Anonyme in 1896 (8 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/11/25.
Themes: Adultère Amant | Amante Amour Décapitation Décapité Fête Miroir Mort Vengeance (Ce récit, on le verra, n’appartient pas à proprement parler à la villa Salviati, mais il est authentiquement raconté à propos d’un membre de cette famille. Comme le peuple l’attache à ce lieu, j’ai laissé le titre tel que je l’ai reçu. Je ne l’ai pas traduit mot à mot, … Read more
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Anonyme in 1896 (8 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/11/25.
Themes: Adultère Amant | Amante Amour Décapitation Décapité Fête Miroir Mort Vengeance (Ce récit, on le verra, n’appartient pas à proprement parler à la villa Salviati, mais il est authentiquement raconté à propos d’un membre de cette famille. Comme le peuple l’attache à ce lieu, j’ai laissé le titre tel que je l’ai reçu. Je ne l’ai pas traduit mot à mot, … Read more
By Anonyme in 1896 (8 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/11/25.
Themes: Adultère Amant | Amante Amour Décapitation Décapité Fête Miroir Mort Vengeance (Ce récit, on le verra, n’appartient pas à proprement parler à la villa Salviati, mais il est authentiquement raconté à propos d’un membre de cette famille. Comme le peuple l’attache à ce lieu, j’ai laissé le titre tel que je l’ai reçu. Je ne l’ai pas traduit mot à mot, … Read more
[Bissen (canton de Mersch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/11/25.
Themes: Animal Blasphème Cheval Chien Diable Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Mort Vol One day, some young fellows from Bissen were watching the horses out in the fields and, to pass the time, they played cards — a penny was the stake. After a while, they noticed that one penny was missing from the pot, and an argument broke out, since none of … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/11/25.
Themes: Animal Blasphème Cheval Chien Diable Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Mort Vol One day, some young fellows from Bissen were watching the horses out in the fields and, to pass the time, they played cards — a penny was the stake. After a while, they noticed that one penny was missing from the pot, and an argument broke out, since none of … Read more
[Bissen (canton de Mersch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/11/25.
Themes: Animal Blasphème Cheval Chien Diable Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Mort Vol One day, some young fellows from Bissen were watching the horses out in the fields and, to pass the time, they played cards — a penny was the stake. After a while, they noticed that one penny was missing from the pot, and an argument broke out, since none of … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/11/25.
Themes: Animal Blasphème Cheval Chien Diable Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Mort Vol One day, some young fellows from Bissen were watching the horses out in the fields and, to pass the time, they played cards — a penny was the stake. After a while, they noticed that one penny was missing from the pot, and an argument broke out, since none of … Read more
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- Blason de Florence
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 28/11/25.
Themes: Amour Amour impossible Blason Fleur Jeune fille Origine Sorcière Transformation Ville Ce qui suit n’a aucune valeur comme légende locale, mais, comme il contient la trame d’un récit piquant — peut-être traditionnel, en tout cas franchement drôle — je le donne tel quel, en précisant qu’il relève de cette prose versifiée un peu irrégulière, courante chez les Italiens (et fréquente dans … Read more
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 28/11/25.
Themes: Amour Amour impossible Blason Fleur Jeune fille Origine Sorcière Transformation Ville Ce qui suit n’a aucune valeur comme légende locale, mais, comme il contient la trame d’un récit piquant — peut-être traditionnel, en tout cas franchement drôle — je le donne tel quel, en précisant qu’il relève de cette prose versifiée un peu irrégulière, courante chez les Italiens (et fréquente dans … Read more
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- Blason de Florence
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 28/11/25.
Themes: Amour Amour impossible Blason Fleur Jeune fille Origine Sorcière Transformation Ville Ce qui suit n’a aucune valeur comme légende locale, mais, comme il contient la trame d’un récit piquant — peut-être traditionnel, en tout cas franchement drôle — je le donne tel quel, en précisant qu’il relève de cette prose versifiée un peu irrégulière, courante chez les Italiens (et fréquente dans … Read more
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 28/11/25.
Themes: Amour Amour impossible Blason Fleur Jeune fille Origine Sorcière Transformation Ville Ce qui suit n’a aucune valeur comme légende locale, mais, comme il contient la trame d’un récit piquant — peut-être traditionnel, en tout cas franchement drôle — je le donne tel quel, en précisant qu’il relève de cette prose versifiée un peu irrégulière, courante chez les Italiens (et fréquente dans … Read more
[Moa Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/11/25.
Themes: On a small sand-beach named Boigu, amongst the mangrove swamps on the western side of Moa, lived a married woman named Aukwiim, and Wauwa, her unmarried sister. One day Aukwiim put her baby boy, Tiai, into a basket and hung him up on a tree outside her house whilst she … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/11/25.
Themes: On a small sand-beach named Boigu, amongst the mangrove swamps on the western side of Moa, lived a married woman named Aukwiim, and Wauwa, her unmarried sister. One day Aukwiim put her baby boy, Tiai, into a basket and hung him up on a tree outside her house whilst she … Read more
[Moa Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/11/25.
Themes: On a small sand-beach named Boigu, amongst the mangrove swamps on the western side of Moa, lived a married woman named Aukwiim, and Wauwa, her unmarried sister. One day Aukwiim put her baby boy, Tiai, into a basket and hung him up on a tree outside her house whilst she … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/11/25.
Themes: On a small sand-beach named Boigu, amongst the mangrove swamps on the western side of Moa, lived a married woman named Aukwiim, and Wauwa, her unmarried sister. One day Aukwiim put her baby boy, Tiai, into a basket and hung him up on a tree outside her house whilst she … Read more
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/11/25.
Themes: Boucher Humour Mouton Noblesse palais Récompense Vol « [Le *signore" Dozzi joua un tour] à un boucher de Florence, qui tenait boutique en face de San Pietro. Comme on approchait du Carnaval, il avait aligné devant son échoppe, bien tentantes, les carcasses de plusieurs superbes moutons — promesse de rôtis dorés, de côtelettes fines (costerelle, costoline), de … Read more
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/11/25.
Themes: Boucher Humour Mouton Noblesse palais Récompense Vol « [Le *signore" Dozzi joua un tour] à un boucher de Florence, qui tenait boutique en face de San Pietro. Comme on approchait du Carnaval, il avait aligné devant son échoppe, bien tentantes, les carcasses de plusieurs superbes moutons — promesse de rôtis dorés, de côtelettes fines (costerelle, costoline), de … Read more
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/11/25.
Themes: Boucher Humour Mouton Noblesse palais Récompense Vol « [Le *signore" Dozzi joua un tour] à un boucher de Florence, qui tenait boutique en face de San Pietro. Comme on approchait du Carnaval, il avait aligné devant son échoppe, bien tentantes, les carcasses de plusieurs superbes moutons — promesse de rôtis dorés, de côtelettes fines (costerelle, costoline), de … Read more
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/11/25.
Themes: Boucher Humour Mouton Noblesse palais Récompense Vol « [Le *signore" Dozzi joua un tour] à un boucher de Florence, qui tenait boutique en face de San Pietro. Comme on approchait du Carnaval, il avait aligné devant son échoppe, bien tentantes, les carcasses de plusieurs superbes moutons — promesse de rôtis dorés, de côtelettes fines (costerelle, costoline), de … Read more
[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) (difficult reading)
added by Fabien
Published on 25/11/25.
Themes: Once upon a time a baby-boy named Upi lived in Badu. One day his mother, wanting to go into the bush to make her garden and not wishing to take Upi with her, put him in a basket, which she hung up in the house near the open door. A … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) (difficult reading)
added by Fabien
Published on 25/11/25.
Themes: Once upon a time a baby-boy named Upi lived in Badu. One day his mother, wanting to go into the bush to make her garden and not wishing to take Upi with her, put him in a basket, which she hung up in the house near the open door. A … Read more
[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) (difficult reading)
added by Fabien
Published on 25/11/25.
Themes: Once upon a time a baby-boy named Upi lived in Badu. One day his mother, wanting to go into the bush to make her garden and not wishing to take Upi with her, put him in a basket, which she hung up in the house near the open door. A … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) (difficult reading)
added by Fabien
Published on 25/11/25.
Themes: Once upon a time a baby-boy named Upi lived in Badu. One day his mother, wanting to go into the bush to make her garden and not wishing to take Upi with her, put him in a basket, which she hung up in the house near the open door. A … Read more
[Contern (canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 24/11/25.
Themes: Diable Invocation du Diable Nourriture Possession Prêtre | Curé Silence Vol In Contern, some pears that had fallen from a tree were stolen from a farmer. Furious, he cried out: “May the thief have as many devils in his body as pears he has stolen from me!” The young girl who, while watching the cows, had gathered the pears from under … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 24/11/25.
Themes: Diable Invocation du Diable Nourriture Possession Prêtre | Curé Silence Vol In Contern, some pears that had fallen from a tree were stolen from a farmer. Furious, he cried out: “May the thief have as many devils in his body as pears he has stolen from me!” The young girl who, while watching the cows, had gathered the pears from under … Read more
[Contern (canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 24/11/25.
Themes: Diable Invocation du Diable Nourriture Possession Prêtre | Curé Silence Vol In Contern, some pears that had fallen from a tree were stolen from a farmer. Furious, he cried out: “May the thief have as many devils in his body as pears he has stolen from me!” The young girl who, while watching the cows, had gathered the pears from under … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 24/11/25.
Themes: Diable Invocation du Diable Nourriture Possession Prêtre | Curé Silence Vol In Contern, some pears that had fallen from a tree were stolen from a farmer. Furious, he cried out: “May the thief have as many devils in his body as pears he has stolen from me!” The young girl who, while watching the cows, had gathered the pears from under … Read more
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 23/11/25.
Themes: Amour Assassinat Cimetière Mariage Mort Poison « Il était une fois un riche gentilhomme qui demeurait dans une maison de la *Via degli Archibusieri*. Or, il arriva qu’une jeune dame vint habiter chez lui : elle semblait parente de la famille, mais l’on n’en disait rien, et elle-même faisait tout pour se soustraire aux regards et … Read more
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 23/11/25.
Themes: Amour Assassinat Cimetière Mariage Mort Poison « Il était une fois un riche gentilhomme qui demeurait dans une maison de la *Via degli Archibusieri*. Or, il arriva qu’une jeune dame vint habiter chez lui : elle semblait parente de la famille, mais l’on n’en disait rien, et elle-même faisait tout pour se soustraire aux regards et … Read more
Sailko, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
- Lungarno degli Archibusieri
Sailko, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
- Lungarno degli Archibusieri
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 23/11/25.
Themes: Amour Assassinat Cimetière Mariage Mort Poison « Il était une fois un riche gentilhomme qui demeurait dans une maison de la *Via degli Archibusieri*. Or, il arriva qu’une jeune dame vint habiter chez lui : elle semblait parente de la famille, mais l’on n’en disait rien, et elle-même faisait tout pour se soustraire aux regards et … Read more
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 23/11/25.
Themes: Amour Assassinat Cimetière Mariage Mort Poison « Il était une fois un riche gentilhomme qui demeurait dans une maison de la *Via degli Archibusieri*. Or, il arriva qu’une jeune dame vint habiter chez lui : elle semblait parente de la famille, mais l’on n’en disait rien, et elle-même faisait tout pour se soustraire aux regards et … Read more
[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 22/11/25.
Themes: In former days, on the leeward side of Badu, lay the village of Ergan, and Wakaid was situated to windward, that is to say, on the south-eastern side of the island. The men of Wakaid told their women to go to Ergan to sell biiu (a mangrove-derived food preparation) for … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 22/11/25.
Themes: In former days, on the leeward side of Badu, lay the village of Ergan, and Wakaid was situated to windward, that is to say, on the south-eastern side of the island. The men of Wakaid told their women to go to Ergan to sell biiu (a mangrove-derived food preparation) for … Read more
[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 22/11/25.
Themes: In former days, on the leeward side of Badu, lay the village of Ergan, and Wakaid was situated to windward, that is to say, on the south-eastern side of the island. The men of Wakaid told their women to go to Ergan to sell biiu (a mangrove-derived food preparation) for … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 22/11/25.
Themes: In former days, on the leeward side of Badu, lay the village of Ergan, and Wakaid was situated to windward, that is to say, on the south-eastern side of the island. The men of Wakaid told their women to go to Ergan to sell biiu (a mangrove-derived food preparation) for … Read more
[Junglinster (canton de Grevenmacher, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 21/11/25.
Themes: Argent Bal Diable Libération en prononçant un mot Musicien Nuit Potence Téléportation Petit Jean, the fiddler from Yhig, was once on his way home from a village fair. On the road he met a distinguished gentleman on a splendid horse. Seeing that Jean was a musician, the gentleman asked whether he would not like to come along with him to make music … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 21/11/25.
Themes: Argent Bal Diable Libération en prononçant un mot Musicien Nuit Potence Téléportation Petit Jean, the fiddler from Yhig, was once on his way home from a village fair. On the road he met a distinguished gentleman on a splendid horse. Seeing that Jean was a musician, the gentleman asked whether he would not like to come along with him to make music … Read more
[Junglinster (canton de Grevenmacher, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 21/11/25.
Themes: Argent Bal Diable Libération en prononçant un mot Musicien Nuit Potence Téléportation Petit Jean, the fiddler from Yhig, was once on his way home from a village fair. On the road he met a distinguished gentleman on a splendid horse. Seeing that Jean was a musician, the gentleman asked whether he would not like to come along with him to make music … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 21/11/25.
Themes: Argent Bal Diable Libération en prononçant un mot Musicien Nuit Potence Téléportation Petit Jean, the fiddler from Yhig, was once on his way home from a village fair. On the road he met a distinguished gentleman on a splendid horse. Seeing that Jean was a musician, the gentleman asked whether he would not like to come along with him to make music … Read more
[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/11/25.
Themes: Bia, a native of Badu, one day walked to leeward of his village to the mangrove swamp; there he made an earth oven, arnai, and cooked himself two portions of mangrove biiu, which he put into a basket, and walked on till he came to a creek—"zeza." Finding a nice … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/11/25.
Themes: Bia, a native of Badu, one day walked to leeward of his village to the mangrove swamp; there he made an earth oven, arnai, and cooked himself two portions of mangrove biiu, which he put into a basket, and walked on till he came to a creek—"zeza." Finding a nice … Read more
[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/11/25.
Themes: Bia, a native of Badu, one day walked to leeward of his village to the mangrove swamp; there he made an earth oven, arnai, and cooked himself two portions of mangrove biiu, which he put into a basket, and walked on till he came to a creek—"zeza." Finding a nice … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/11/25.
Themes: Bia, a native of Badu, one day walked to leeward of his village to the mangrove swamp; there he made an earth oven, arnai, and cooked himself two portions of mangrove biiu, which he put into a basket, and walked on till he came to a creek—"zeza." Finding a nice … Read more
[Mondorf-les-Bains (canton de Remich, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 19/11/25.
Themes: Chien Croix Lieu hanté Marais Sacrilège In the Wölfragrond they had placed a cross in a niche that had been carved into a tree. One day, the cross suddenly disappeared. This happened at the time when the Anabaptists were living on the Damien farm between Ellingen and Erpeldingen. Among them there was an old fellow who … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 19/11/25.
Themes: Chien Croix Lieu hanté Marais Sacrilège In the Wölfragrond they had placed a cross in a niche that had been carved into a tree. One day, the cross suddenly disappeared. This happened at the time when the Anabaptists were living on the Damien farm between Ellingen and Erpeldingen. Among them there was an old fellow who … Read more
[Mondorf-les-Bains (canton de Remich, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 19/11/25.
Themes: Chien Croix Lieu hanté Marais Sacrilège In the Wölfragrond they had placed a cross in a niche that had been carved into a tree. One day, the cross suddenly disappeared. This happened at the time when the Anabaptists were living on the Damien farm between Ellingen and Erpeldingen. Among them there was an old fellow who … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 19/11/25.
Themes: Chien Croix Lieu hanté Marais Sacrilège In the Wölfragrond they had placed a cross in a niche that had been carved into a tree. One day, the cross suddenly disappeared. This happened at the time when the Anabaptists were living on the Damien farm between Ellingen and Erpeldingen. Among them there was an old fellow who … Read more
[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/11/25.
Themes: Yawar of Badu was a famous gardener, and the yams and bananas grew rapidly in his garden, which was situated on the hill Gizo, on the windward side of the island. The yams of the Madub men who lived at Samun grew only during the north-west season, whereas Yawar always … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/11/25.
Themes: Yawar of Badu was a famous gardener, and the yams and bananas grew rapidly in his garden, which was situated on the hill Gizo, on the windward side of the island. The yams of the Madub men who lived at Samun grew only during the north-west season, whereas Yawar always … Read more
[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional, Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/11/25.
Themes: Yawar of Badu was a famous gardener, and the yams and bananas grew rapidly in his garden, which was situated on the hill Gizo, on the windward side of the island. The yams of the Madub men who lived at Samun grew only during the north-west season, whereas Yawar always … Read more
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/11/25.
Themes: Yawar of Badu was a famous gardener, and the yams and bananas grew rapidly in his garden, which was situated on the hill Gizo, on the windward side of the island. The yams of the Madub men who lived at Samun grew only during the north-west season, whereas Yawar always … Read more
[Luxembourg (canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/11/25.
Themes: Diable Diable défait Eau bénite Eglise Fuite Pacte avec le Diable Pauvre Prêtre | Curé Protection Richesse Ruse Poor X was once standing on the fish market in Luxembourg, sadly pondering his fate. His desire to become a rich man was so strong that he came upon the idea of calling on the Devil for help. Hardly had he done so when the Devil approached him, dressed as … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/11/25.
Themes: Diable Diable défait Eau bénite Eglise Fuite Pacte avec le Diable Pauvre Prêtre | Curé Protection Richesse Ruse Poor X was once standing on the fish market in Luxembourg, sadly pondering his fate. His desire to become a rich man was so strong that he came upon the idea of calling on the Devil for help. Hardly had he done so when the Devil approached him, dressed as … Read more
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- Saint Nicholas Church in Luxembourg (no longer standing)
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- Saint Nicholas Church in Luxembourg (no longer standing)
[Luxembourg (canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/11/25.
Themes: Diable Diable défait Eau bénite Eglise Fuite Pacte avec le Diable Pauvre Prêtre | Curé Protection Richesse Ruse Poor X was once standing on the fish market in Luxembourg, sadly pondering his fate. His desire to become a rich man was so strong that he came upon the idea of calling on the Devil for help. Hardly had he done so when the Devil approached him, dressed as … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/11/25.
Themes: Diable Diable défait Eau bénite Eglise Fuite Pacte avec le Diable Pauvre Prêtre | Curé Protection Richesse Ruse Poor X was once standing on the fish market in Luxembourg, sadly pondering his fate. His desire to become a rich man was so strong that he came upon the idea of calling on the Devil for help. Hardly had he done so when the Devil approached him, dressed as … Read more
[Bissen (canton de Mersch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 16/11/25.
Themes: Diable Exorcisme Invocation Invocation du Diable Maison | Cabane Prêtre | Curé Prière Soufre A seminarian from Bissen, who had returned to his father’s house for the holidays, was asked what he had learned so far. He replied that, as an exorcist, he had received the power to banish the Devil. The father then asked his son to amuse them by conjuring the Devil … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 16/11/25.
Themes: Diable Exorcisme Invocation Invocation du Diable Maison | Cabane Prêtre | Curé Prière Soufre A seminarian from Bissen, who had returned to his father’s house for the holidays, was asked what he had learned so far. He replied that, as an exorcist, he had received the power to banish the Devil. The father then asked his son to amuse them by conjuring the Devil … Read more
[Bissen (canton de Mersch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 16/11/25.
Themes: Diable Exorcisme Invocation Invocation du Diable Maison | Cabane Prêtre | Curé Prière Soufre A seminarian from Bissen, who had returned to his father’s house for the holidays, was asked what he had learned so far. He replied that, as an exorcist, he had received the power to banish the Devil. The father then asked his son to amuse them by conjuring the Devil … Read more
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 16/11/25.
Themes: Diable Exorcisme Invocation Invocation du Diable Maison | Cabane Prêtre | Curé Prière Soufre A seminarian from Bissen, who had returned to his father’s house for the holidays, was asked what he had learned so far. He replied that, as an exorcist, he had received the power to banish the Devil. The father then asked his son to amuse them by conjuring the Devil … Read more


















