Légendes en Luxembourg (25 légendes)

The Mice of the Book
- The Mice of the Book
[Kopstal (canton de Capellen, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 23/01/26.
Themes: Animal Invocation Livre Magie Rat | Souris Sorcier

Johann came one evening to his neighbour Peter’s house (in Peter’s home), but Peter happened to be out. On the table lay an open book. Johann began to read in it. What happened then? Suddenly mice upon mice came pouring into the room from every corner. In terror Johann trembled … Read more
The Mice of the Book
- The Mice of the Book

The Legend of the Mice of Kopstal

[Kopstal (canton de Capellen, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 23/01/26.
Themes: Animal Invocation Livre Magie Rat | Souris Sorcier

Johann came one evening to his neighbour Peter’s house (in Peter’s home), but Peter happened to be out. On the table lay an open book. Johann began to read in it. What happened then? Suddenly mice upon mice came pouring into the room from every corner. In terror Johann trembled … Read more

The Shadow and the Great Tree
- The Shadow and the Great Tree
[Habscht (canton de Capellen, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 18/01/26.
Themes: Arbre Assassinat Brigand Diable Diable défait Mort Ombre Vol

On the heights above Eischen there is a wide, flat stretch of land called Plakeg Lee. A great old tree stands on the spot, and the place has an uncanny reputation. Long ago, a band of robbers had their hideout there and made the whole region unsafe. One evening a … Read more

The Legend of the Devil and the Bandit’s Shadow

[Habscht (canton de Capellen, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 18/01/26.
Themes: Arbre Assassinat Brigand Diable Diable défait Mort Ombre Vol

On the heights above Eischen there is a wide, flat stretch of land called Plakeg Lee. A great old tree stands on the spot, and the place has an uncanny reputation. Long ago, a band of robbers had their hideout there and made the whole region unsafe. One evening a … Read more
The Shadow and the Great Tree
- The Shadow and the Great Tree

Deiwelselter
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[Diekirch (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 07/01/26.
Themes: Diable Dolmen | Menhir Empreinte Empreinte dans la roche Origine Origine d'une trace dans la roche

On the Haard, between Diekirch and Ettelbrück, lies the Deiwelsleh (“Devil’s Rock”), where the Devil is said to have once made his haunt; and to this day, the imprint of his footprint is still believed to be visible in the rock. Read more
Deiwelselter
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The Legend of the Deiwelselter (Devil’s Stone) Snippet

[Diekirch (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 07/01/26.
Themes: Diable Dolmen | Menhir Empreinte Empreinte dans la roche Origine Origine d'une trace dans la roche

On the Haard, between Diekirch and Ettelbrück, lies the Deiwelsleh (“Devil’s Rock”), where the Devil is said to have once made his haunt; and to this day, the imprint of his footprint is still believed to be visible in the rock. 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

The Bald Man and the Devils
- The Bald Man and the Devils
[Wiltz (canton de Wiltz, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 01/01/26.
Themes: Cheveux Diable Invocation Invocation du Diable Mensonge Punition

It is told in Wiltz that a man once swore a false oath, adding these words: “If what I say is not true, may the Devil come and pluck every hair from my head!” On his way home, as he was passing a little wood, so many devils came upon … Read more
The Bald Man and the Devils
- The Bald Man and the Devils

The Legend of the Bald Man of Wiltz Snippet

[Wiltz (canton de Wiltz, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 01/01/26.
Themes: Cheveux Diable Invocation Invocation du Diable Mensonge Punition

It is told in Wiltz that a man once swore a false oath, adding these words: “If what I say is not true, may the Devil come and pluck every hair from my head!” On his way home, as he was passing a little wood, so many devils came upon … Read more

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 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
The Violinist before the Scaffold
- The Violinist before the Scaffold

[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

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 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
The Reaper and the Sorcerer
- The Reaper and the Sorcerer

[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

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

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
Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen
- Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen

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

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 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
The Sorcerer on a Log
- The Sorcerer on a Log

[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

The Legend of the Sorcerer of Ernzen and the Abbot of Echternach

[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

Blasphemous Child
- Blasphemous Child
[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

The Legend of the Blasphemer of Bissen

[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
Blasphemous Child
- Blasphemous Child

Woman and Several Devils
- Woman and Several Devils
[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
Woman and Several Devils
- Woman and Several Devils

The Legend of the Pear Thief of Contern

[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

The Violinist and the Ball
- The Violinist and the Ball
[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

The Legend of the Encounter of the Violinist of Yhig

[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
The Violinist and the Ball
- The Violinist and the Ball

The Black Wolf of the Marsh
- The Black Wolf of the Marsh
[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
The Black Wolf of the Marsh
- The Black Wolf of the Marsh

The Legend of the Marsh Dog of Wölfragrond

[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

Saint Nicholas Church in Luxembourg (no longer standing)
Lookoom - 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

The Legend of Father Fränzchen’s Victory over the Devil

[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
Saint Nicholas Church in Luxembourg (no longer standing)
Lookoom - Saint Nicholas Church in Luxembourg (no longer standing)

The Devil in the House
- The Devil in the House
[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
The Devil in the House
- The Devil in the House

The Legend of the Devil-Banisher of Bissen

[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

The Four Players
- The Four Players
[Mertzig (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/11/25.
Themes: Animal Argent Chien Diable Diable défait Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Prêtre | Curé

Four card players — three from Merzig and one from Feulen — were once playing cards in a house in Merzig (the house was then, and is still today, called Träpen). Since they lacked money, they agreed among themselves to make a pact with the Devil: if he would give … Read more

The Legend of the Devil and the Four Players of Mertzig

[Mertzig (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/11/25.
Themes: Animal Argent Chien Diable Diable défait Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Prêtre | Curé

Four card players — three from Merzig and one from Feulen — were once playing cards in a house in Merzig (the house was then, and is still today, called Träpen). Since they lacked money, they agreed among themselves to make a pact with the Devil: if he would give … Read more
The Four Players
- The Four Players

The Devil, the Priest and the Players
- The Devil, the Priest and the Players
[Ärenzdall (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 11/11/25.
Themes: Argent Diable Diable défait Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Messe Messe (ne pas assister à) Soufre Taverne | Bar | Auberge Transformation

In a village of the Ernz Valley, several farmers were playing cards one Sunday. The church bells rang for vespers, but the players did not move. The hostess scolded them for their irreverence. One of the men actually got up to go to church, but the others mocked him so … Read more
The Devil, the Priest and the Players
- The Devil, the Priest and the Players

The Legend of the Devil and the Players of the Ernz Valley

[Ärenzdall (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 11/11/25.
Themes: Argent Diable Diable défait Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Messe Messe (ne pas assister à) Soufre Taverne | Bar | Auberge Transformation

In a village of the Ernz Valley, several farmers were playing cards one Sunday. The church bells rang for vespers, but the players did not move. The hostess scolded them for their irreverence. One of the men actually got up to go to church, but the others mocked him so … Read more

The Devil as a Goat and the Horses
- The Devil as a Goat and the Horses
[Waldbillig (canton d'Echternach, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/11/25.
Themes: Animal Bouc Champs Cheval Diable Invocation Invocation du Diable Nuit Vol dans les airs

About fifty years ago it was still the custom to drive the horses out to pasture and let them graze there all night. So it happened one time that several herdsmen were together on a clover field near Heringen Castle, in the place called “op Hergen” (in the parish of … Read more

The Legend of the Devil of Heringen

[Waldbillig (canton d'Echternach, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/11/25.
Themes: Animal Bouc Champs Cheval Diable Invocation Invocation du Diable Nuit Vol dans les airs

About fifty years ago it was still the custom to drive the horses out to pasture and let them graze there all night. So it happened one time that several herdsmen were together on a clover field near Heringen Castle, in the place called “op Hergen” (in the parish of … Read more
The Devil as a Goat and the Horses
- The Devil as a Goat and the Horses

Hermit and Black Goat
- Hermit and Black Goat
[Habscht (canton de Capellen, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 06/11/25.
Themes: Animal Bouc Chapelle Cloche Diable Diable défait Ermitage Ermite Jeune fille Légende chrétienne Protection Tentation Vache

On the “Griefchen,” a plateau-like rise above the Leesbech between Simmern and Greisch, there once stood a chapel and beside it a little hermitage that a pious hermit had hollowed out of the rock for himself. The Devil kept trying to tempt the hermit and appeared to him in the … Read more
Hermit and Black Goat
- Hermit and Black Goat

The Legend of the Hermit of the “Grießchen” and the Devil

[Habscht (canton de Capellen, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 06/11/25.
Themes: Animal Bouc Chapelle Cloche Diable Diable défait Ermitage Ermite Jeune fille Légende chrétienne Protection Tentation Vache

On the “Griefchen,” a plateau-like rise above the Leesbech between Simmern and Greisch, there once stood a chapel and beside it a little hermitage that a pious hermit had hollowed out of the rock for himself. The Devil kept trying to tempt the hermit and appeared to him in the … Read more

The Dog, the Players and the Priest
- The Dog, the Players and the Priest
[Strassen (canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 04/11/25.
Themes: Animal Argent Chien Diable Diable défait Fuite Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Prêtre | Curé

In Straßen, near Lorentzweiler, four men had gathered one Sunday to play cards. To make sure they would play for a long time, they sat down with the threat: “Whoever stops first shall be taken by the Devil!” They had scarcely begun their game when they saw, under the table, … Read more

The Legend of the Card Players of Strassen

[Strassen (canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 04/11/25.
Themes: Animal Argent Chien Diable Diable défait Fuite Invocation Invocation du Diable Jeu Prêtre | Curé

In Straßen, near Lorentzweiler, four men had gathered one Sunday to play cards. To make sure they would play for a long time, they sat down with the threat: “Whoever stops first shall be taken by the Devil!” They had scarcely begun their game when they saw, under the table, … Read more
The Dog, the Players and the Priest
- The Dog, the Players and the Priest

The Black Dog and the Men
- The Black Dog and the Men
[Ärenzdall (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 02/11/25.
Themes: Animal Champs Chien Diable Foret Invocation Invocation du Diable Nuit Soufre

One evening, several men and young lads from Eppeldorf were pasturing their horses in the Eppeldorf meadows — a valley between Ermsdorf and Eppeldorf, on the right bank of the White Ernz. They lit a fire, sat around it, and told all sorts of stories. (According to other accounts, they … Read more
The Black Dog and the Men
- The Black Dog and the Men

The Legend of the Devil of Eppeldorf and the Card Players

[Ärenzdall (canton de Diekirch, Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 02/11/25.
Themes: Animal Champs Chien Diable Foret Invocation Invocation du Diable Nuit Soufre

One evening, several men and young lads from Eppeldorf were pasturing their horses in the Eppeldorf meadows — a valley between Ermsdorf and Eppeldorf, on the right bank of the White Ernz. They lit a fire, sat around it, and told all sorts of stories. (According to other accounts, they … Read more