Legendes sur le thème : Grotte (12 légendes)

Le roi Tuohea
- Le roi Tuohea
[Hao (Îles Tuamotu / French Polynesia)]
By Caillot, Eugène in 1914 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/07/26.
Themes: Abandon Bateau Cannibalisme Découvrir le secret Difformité Enterrement Esprit Frère et sœur Frères Grotte Ile Interdit Jeter un sort Jeune fille Mer Mort Pluie Poison Poisson Requin Roi | Empereur Ruse Séduction Soleil Souterrain Vent Vol

Tuohea was the king of southern Hao. A very long time after Munanui, the king of southern Hao was born. He first saw the light of day in the northern part of the island of Hao. His father’s name appears in the history of certain ancestors of the island. When … Read more
Le roi Tuohea
- Le roi Tuohea

The Legend of Tuohea, King of Southern Hao

[Hao (Îles Tuamotu / French Polynesia)]
By Caillot, Eugène in 1914 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/07/26.
Themes: Abandon Bateau Cannibalisme Découvrir le secret Difformité Enterrement Esprit Frère et sœur Frères Grotte Ile Interdit Jeter un sort Jeune fille Mer Mort Pluie Poison Poisson Requin Roi | Empereur Ruse Séduction Soleil Souterrain Vent Vol

Tuohea was the king of southern Hao. A very long time after Munanui, the king of southern Hao was born. He first saw the light of day in the northern part of the island of Hao. His father’s name appears in the history of certain ancestors of the island. When … Read more

The Excavation of the Ruins
- The Excavation of the Ruins
[Dinero (Live Oak County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 01/07/26.
Themes:

Fort Ramírez is in the southern part of Live Oak County, on my father’s ranch. When I was a boy, some of the old rock walls were still ten or twelve feet high, though already crumbling. As far back as I can remember, or have heard men tell, there were … Read more

The Legend of the Treasure in the Cave at Fort Ramirez

[Dinero (Live Oak County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 01/07/26.
Themes:

Fort Ramírez is in the southern part of Live Oak County, on my father’s ranch. When I was a boy, some of the old rock walls were still ten or twelve feet high, though already crumbling. As far back as I can remember, or have heard men tell, there were … Read more
The Excavation of the Ruins
- The Excavation of the Ruins

[Eggersriet (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 25/05/26.
Themes: Chat Diable Gardien du trésor Grotte Lieu cachant un trésor Lieu hanté Or Pont Trésor

Near Martinsbrücke, a golden set of skittles is said to lie hidden. Many have gone to fetch it, but none have ever come back up. One woman who crossed the bridge at night was followed by a black cat; another was followed by a man in black, all the way … Read more

The Legend of the Golden Ninepins of Martinsbrücke

[Eggersriet (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 25/05/26.
Themes: Chat Diable Gardien du trésor Grotte Lieu cachant un trésor Lieu hanté Or Pont Trésor

Near Martinsbrücke, a golden set of skittles is said to lie hidden. Many have gone to fetch it, but none have ever come back up. One woman who crossed the bridge at night was followed by a black cat; another was followed by a man in black, all the way … Read more

Happy Hallow Jug Fountain
NPS Photo/Mitch Smith - Happy Hallow Jug Fountain
[Hot Springs (Garland County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/05/26.
Themes:

MINNEOLA was the daughter of Nanketuka, chief of the Petonahs. Her beauty was warm and mellow as the sun, and her form graceful as the bow of heaven. The dews of paradise were in her eyes and the symphony of shadow musicians in her voice. Flowers sprang up from her … Read more

The Legend of the Lovers of Happy Hollow Mountain

[Hot Springs (Garland County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/05/26.
Themes:

MINNEOLA was the daughter of Nanketuka, chief of the Petonahs. Her beauty was warm and mellow as the sun, and her form graceful as the bow of heaven. The dews of paradise were in her eyes and the symphony of shadow musicians in her voice. Flowers sprang up from her … Read more
Happy Hallow Jug Fountain
NPS Photo/Mitch Smith - Happy Hallow Jug Fountain

[Lucelle (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/04/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Argent Grotte Lieu cachant un trésor Moine Nuit Trésor

At the Ziegelkopf near Lucelle there is a cave that runs deep into the mountain. When the monastery was destroyed during the Swedish war, the following event is said to have taken place there, according to the common tradition of the local people. A lay brother named Arsen, who was … Read more

The Legend of the Treasure of Lucelle’s Silver Hole

[Lucelle (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/04/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Argent Grotte Lieu cachant un trésor Moine Nuit Trésor

At the Ziegelkopf near Lucelle there is a cave that runs deep into the mountain. When the monastery was destroyed during the Swedish war, the following event is said to have taken place there, according to the common tradition of the local people. A lay brother named Arsen, who was … Read more

The Two-Headed Dragon and the Treasure
- The Two-Headed Dragon and the Treasure
[Tilden (McMullen County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 12/04/26.
Themes:

The name “San Caja” is significant, though its meaning is in dispute. Some people who should know say that it means Holy, or Sainted, Box; that the word caja, meaning box, alludes to the chest, or chests, of treasure hidden in the mountain. But a white man native to the … Read more

The Legend of the Dragon and San Caja’s Treasure

[Tilden (McMullen County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 12/04/26.
Themes:

The name “San Caja” is significant, though its meaning is in dispute. Some people who should know say that it means Holy, or Sainted, Box; that the word caja, meaning box, alludes to the chest, or chests, of treasure hidden in the mountain. But a white man native to the … Read more
The Two-Headed Dragon and the Treasure
- The Two-Headed Dragon and the Treasure

[Rogersville (Webster County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 31/03/26.
Themes:

In the age primeval, when the earth was fresh from the Creator’s hands, and the trees had put on their earliest verdure, the Evil Spirit—whom the Great Spirit had cast out of Paradise—roamed over the earth, and had his home in a cave under the mountains. When the chill of … Read more

The Legend of the Origin of Fordland’s Devil’s Den

[Rogersville (Webster County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 31/03/26.
Themes:

In the age primeval, when the earth was fresh from the Creator’s hands, and the trees had put on their earliest verdure, the Evil Spirit—whom the Great Spirit had cast out of Paradise—roamed over the earth, and had his home in a cave under the mountains. When the chill of … Read more

Gregory of the Golden Mouth
- Gregory of the Golden Mouth
[Inishmaan, Corough (Galway / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/03/26.
Themes:

The opening between Aranmore and Inishmaan, or the Middle Island, is called Gregory’s Sound. According to the islanders of Aran, its name was derived from a certain venerable man named Naomh Greoihir, or St. Gregory. This holy penitent came originally from the mainland, lying in a south-eastern direction. There he … Read more

The legend of Gregory of the Golden Mouth

[Inishmaan, Corough (Galway / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/03/26.
Themes:

The opening between Aranmore and Inishmaan, or the Middle Island, is called Gregory’s Sound. According to the islanders of Aran, its name was derived from a certain venerable man named Naomh Greoihir, or St. Gregory. This holy penitent came originally from the mainland, lying in a south-eastern direction. There he … Read more
Gregory of the Golden Mouth
- Gregory of the Golden Mouth

[Arbaugh (Newton County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 22/03/26.
Themes:

In the lap of the eternal sun reposed the Massatonguas. Purgation from every sin against the Great White Spirit gave them a land in which perfection was seen in every contour of nature, and happiness was as illimitable as the spiced breezes these favored children breathed. Birds of exquisite plumage … Read more

The Legend of the Origin of the Ozark Mountains

[Arbaugh (Newton County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 22/03/26.
Themes:

In the lap of the eternal sun reposed the Massatonguas. Purgation from every sin against the Great White Spirit gave them a land in which perfection was seen in every contour of nature, and happiness was as illimitable as the spiced breezes these favored children breathed. Birds of exquisite plumage … Read more

[Swordle Farm (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 24/01/26.
Themes:

Within a short distance of the Bay of Cells there is a cave very remarkable in its appearance, and still more so from the purposes to which it has been appropriated. Saint Columba, on one of his many voyages among the Hebrides, was benighted on this rocky coast, and the … Read more

The legend of St Columba's Cave

[Swordle Farm (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 24/01/26.
Themes:

Within a short distance of the Bay of Cells there is a cave very remarkable in its appearance, and still more so from the purposes to which it has been appropriated. Saint Columba, on one of his many voyages among the Hebrides, was benighted on this rocky coast, and the … Read more

The Abduction of Gilukerni by the Dorgai
- The Abduction of Gilukerni by the Dorgai
[Prince Of Wales (Torres Shire / Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/01/26.
Themes:

Gilukerni, a native of Muralug, walked like a fish — Morhaigordbini. One day he was going along the sandbeach to leeward of the island, and opposite to Gialug (Friday Island). Two Dorgai, who lived closely by, perceived him, and one said, " That man belong to you and me — … Read more
The Abduction of Gilukerni by the Dorgai
- The Abduction of Gilukerni by the Dorgai

The Legend of the Origin of the Constellations of Mugi Dorgai and Kai Dorgai

[Prince Of Wales (Torres Shire / Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/01/26.
Themes:

Gilukerni, a native of Muralug, walked like a fish — Morhaigordbini. One day he was going along the sandbeach to leeward of the island, and opposite to Gialug (Friday Island). Two Dorgai, who lived closely by, perceived him, and one said, " That man belong to you and me — … Read more

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

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

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

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

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