Legendes sur le thème : Fuite (11 légendes)

L'origine des étoiles Matarii et Pipiri Ma
- L'origine des étoiles Matarii et Pipiri Ma
[Huahine (Îles Sous-le-Vent)]
By Caillot, Eugène in 1914 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/07/26.
Themes: Ciel Constellation Egoisme Enfant Etoile Faim Famille Fuite Nuit Origine Origine d'un nom Pêche Pêcheur Poisson Poursuite

This is a story about fishermen. These two fishermen, who were none other than a man and his wife, planned to go torch fishing. They therefore gathered dried coconut palm leaves and made torches from them. They then waited for nightfall before beginning to fish. After catching enough fish, they … Read more
L'origine des étoiles Matarii et Pipiri Ma
- L'origine des étoiles Matarii et Pipiri Ma

The Legend of the Origin of the Stars Matarii and Pipiri Ma

[Huahine (Îles Sous-le-Vent)]
By Caillot, Eugène in 1914 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/07/26.
Themes: Ciel Constellation Egoisme Enfant Etoile Faim Famille Fuite Nuit Origine Origine d'un nom Pêche Pêcheur Poisson Poursuite

This is a story about fishermen. These two fishermen, who were none other than a man and his wife, planned to go torch fishing. They therefore gathered dried coconut palm leaves and made torches from them. They then waited for nightfall before beginning to fish. After catching enough fish, they … Read more

[Lièpvre (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/07/26.
Themes: Charlemagne Château Cheval Construction de pont Construction inachevée Empreinte Empreinte dans la roche Fée Fuite Légende historique Pierre | Roche Travail des fées

North of Lièpvre, at the entrance to the valley of Rombach-le-Franc, rises a pointed, forest-covered mountain, called Chalmont by the people of the surrounding area, and more rarely Karlsberg. On its summit lies a mighty rock with a splendid, far-reaching view. In the Val de Lièpvre, it is said that … Read more

The Legends of Chalmont Snippet

[Lièpvre (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/07/26.
Themes: Charlemagne Château Cheval Construction de pont Construction inachevée Empreinte Empreinte dans la roche Fée Fuite Légende historique Pierre | Roche Travail des fées

North of Lièpvre, at the entrance to the valley of Rombach-le-Franc, rises a pointed, forest-covered mountain, called Chalmont by the people of the surrounding area, and more rarely Karlsberg. On its summit lies a mighty rock with a splendid, far-reaching view. In the Val de Lièpvre, it is said that … Read more

The Search for the Treasure near the Building
- The Search for the Treasure near the Building
[Huntsville (Walker County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 06/07/26.
Themes:

Riverside Ranch is in Nueces County on the Nueces River. Fifty years ago, while the owner was putting up a house near a ford said to have been used by Indians since the most remote times, a Mexican with three pack burros came into camp. He and his animals were … Read more
The Search for the Treasure near the Building
- The Search for the Treasure near the Building

The Legend of the Treasure of Riverside Ranch

[Huntsville (Walker County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 06/07/26.
Themes:

Riverside Ranch is in Nueces County on the Nueces River. Fifty years ago, while the owner was putting up a house near a ford said to have been used by Indians since the most remote times, a Mexican with three pack burros came into camp. He and his animals were … Read more

[Rougemont-le-Château (Territoire de Belfort)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Clé Condition à respecter Dame blanche Délivrance Dragon Fantôme Fuite Gardien du trésor Jeune fille Lieu hanté Malédiction Rompre malédiction Transformation Trésor

In Rothenberg Castle, at Rougemont, which lies near the place of the same name on the road from Masevaux to Belfort, already on French soil though its inhabitants still speak German, there often appears a White Lady. She sits upon the ruins of the tower and gazes sadly down into … Read more

The Legend of the Key of the White Lady of Rothenberg

[Rougemont-le-Château (Territoire de Belfort)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Clé Condition à respecter Dame blanche Délivrance Dragon Fantôme Fuite Gardien du trésor Jeune fille Lieu hanté Malédiction Rompre malédiction Transformation Trésor

In Rothenberg Castle, at Rougemont, which lies near the place of the same name on the road from Masevaux to Belfort, already on French soil though its inhabitants still speak German, there often appears a White Lady. She sits upon the ruins of the tower and gazes sadly down into … Read more

[Volcano (Hawaii County / United States)]
By Westervelt, William Drake in 1916 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 06/04/26.
Themes:

WHEN Pele came to the island Hawaii, seeking a permanent home, she found another god of fire already in possession of the territory. Ailaau was known and feared by all the people. Ai means “one who eats or devours.” Laau means “tree” or “a forest.” Ai-laau was, therefore, the fire-god … Read more

The Legend of Pele’s Arrival and Ai-laau’s Departure

[Volcano (Hawaii County / United States)]
By Westervelt, William Drake in 1916 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 06/04/26.
Themes:

WHEN Pele came to the island Hawaii, seeking a permanent home, she found another god of fire already in possession of the territory. Ailaau was known and feared by all the people. Ai means “one who eats or devours.” Laau means “tree” or “a forest.” Ai-laau was, therefore, the fire-god … Read more

[Tomintoul, Blacksboat (Moray / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/01/26.
Themes:

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

The Legend of the Ghost of Bogandoran

[Tomintoul, Blacksboat (Moray / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/01/26.
Themes:

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

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 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

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 Dorgai
- The Dorgai
[Boigu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional / Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/11/25.
Themes:

A man named Nadai, living on the island of Boigu, went once into the bush to collect eggs of the mound-bird (sitrkd) (brush-turkeys); he found a large mound, and dug into it till he came to what he took to be an egg; he tried to pull it up, but … Read more

The Legend of Dorgai Meta Kurabi

[Boigu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional / Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/11/25.
Themes:

A man named Nadai, living on the island of Boigu, went once into the bush to collect eggs of the mound-bird (sitrkd) (brush-turkeys); he found a large mound, and dug into it till he came to what he took to be an egg; he tried to pull it up, but … Read more
The Dorgai
- The Dorgai

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