Legendes sur le thème : Diable défait (7 légendes)

[Fortrose, Rosemarkie (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/02/26.
Themes:

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

The legend of Michael Scott

[Fortrose, Rosemarkie (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/02/26.
Themes:

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

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

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

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

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

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
Hermit and Black Goat
- Hermit and Black Goat

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 Dog, the Players and the Priest
- The Dog, the Players and the Priest

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