Legendes sur le thème : Montagne (14 légendes)
the Cullenagh Mountain Project
- Cullenagh Mountain
[Oakvale (Laois / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 29/06/26.
Themes: [...] We were informed the time reached back over a hundred years; and when that picturesque and triple range, the Black, Middle, and White Mountains of Cullenagh were covered with a thick growth of primeval timber, the forest was infested with wild black cats, which were known to be malicious, … Read more
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 29/06/26.
Themes: [...] We were informed the time reached back over a hundred years; and when that picturesque and triple range, the Black, Middle, and White Mountains of Cullenagh were covered with a thick growth of primeval timber, the forest was infested with wild black cats, which were known to be malicious, … Read more
the Cullenagh Mountain Project
- Cullenagh Mountain
[Oakvale (Laois / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 29/06/26.
Themes: [...] We were informed the time reached back over a hundred years; and when that picturesque and triple range, the Black, Middle, and White Mountains of Cullenagh were covered with a thick growth of primeval timber, the forest was infested with wild black cats, which were known to be malicious, … Read more
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 29/06/26.
Themes: [...] We were informed the time reached back over a hundred years; and when that picturesque and triple range, the Black, Middle, and White Mountains of Cullenagh were covered with a thick growth of primeval timber, the forest was infested with wild black cats, which were known to be malicious, … Read more
- The Devil’s Coach
[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 28/05/26.
Themes: Diable Montagne Nuit Route | Chemin Vol dans les airs Voyage A man from Kaysersberg had business to attend to in Schnierlach, La Poutroye, which lay two hours farther up in the mountains. He set out before day had even begun to break. Suddenly, a large, heavy coach came rolling up behind him. At the coachman’s invitation, he climbed inside; but … Read more
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 28/05/26.
Themes: Diable Montagne Nuit Route | Chemin Vol dans les airs Voyage A man from Kaysersberg had business to attend to in Schnierlach, La Poutroye, which lay two hours farther up in the mountains. He set out before day had even begun to break. Suddenly, a large, heavy coach came rolling up behind him. At the coachman’s invitation, he climbed inside; but … Read more
[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 28/05/26.
Themes: Diable Montagne Nuit Route | Chemin Vol dans les airs Voyage A man from Kaysersberg had business to attend to in Schnierlach, La Poutroye, which lay two hours farther up in the mountains. He set out before day had even begun to break. Suddenly, a large, heavy coach came rolling up behind him. At the coachman’s invitation, he climbed inside; but … Read more
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 28/05/26.
Themes: Diable Montagne Nuit Route | Chemin Vol dans les airs Voyage A man from Kaysersberg had business to attend to in Schnierlach, La Poutroye, which lay two hours farther up in the mountains. He set out before day had even begun to break. Suddenly, a large, heavy coach came rolling up behind him. At the coachman’s invitation, he climbed inside; but … Read more
- The Devil’s Coach
[Hot Springs (Garland County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/05/26.
Themes: The Pinnetahs were the pigmies of American Indians. They occupied the Hot Springs Valley, so the legend tells us, “when the sun was young, and green were the heads of all the mountains.” They were so small that the valley supported nearly fifty thousand, and their game was birds and … Read more
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/05/26.
Themes: The Pinnetahs were the pigmies of American Indians. They occupied the Hot Springs Valley, so the legend tells us, “when the sun was young, and green were the heads of all the mountains.” They were so small that the valley supported nearly fifty thousand, and their game was birds and … Read more
[Hot Springs (Garland County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/05/26.
Themes: The Pinnetahs were the pigmies of American Indians. They occupied the Hot Springs Valley, so the legend tells us, “when the sun was young, and green were the heads of all the mountains.” They were so small that the valley supported nearly fifty thousand, and their game was birds and … Read more
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/05/26.
Themes: The Pinnetahs were the pigmies of American Indians. They occupied the Hot Springs Valley, so the legend tells us, “when the sun was young, and green were the heads of all the mountains.” They were so small that the valley supported nearly fifty thousand, and their game was birds and … Read more
Visit Alsace
- Mine d'argent du musée Tellure
[Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/05/26.
Themes: Amour Amour non partagé Annonce de malheurs Argent Bruit Cadeau Esprit Famille Fleur Jeune fille Mine Mineur Montagne Origine de bruits Secret The mountain spirit who ruled over the silver mines of Markirch once had much dealings with human beings and showed them kindness and generosity, but in return he reaped nothing but ingratitude. One day, after seeing the beautiful daughter of a miner, he asked for her love; but she rejected … Read more
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/05/26.
Themes: Amour Amour non partagé Annonce de malheurs Argent Bruit Cadeau Esprit Famille Fleur Jeune fille Mine Mineur Montagne Origine de bruits Secret The mountain spirit who ruled over the silver mines of Markirch once had much dealings with human beings and showed them kindness and generosity, but in return he reaped nothing but ingratitude. One day, after seeing the beautiful daughter of a miner, he asked for her love; but she rejected … Read more
[Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/05/26.
Themes: Amour Amour non partagé Annonce de malheurs Argent Bruit Cadeau Esprit Famille Fleur Jeune fille Mine Mineur Montagne Origine de bruits Secret The mountain spirit who ruled over the silver mines of Markirch once had much dealings with human beings and showed them kindness and generosity, but in return he reaped nothing but ingratitude. One day, after seeing the beautiful daughter of a miner, he asked for her love; but she rejected … Read more
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/05/26.
Themes: Amour Amour non partagé Annonce de malheurs Argent Bruit Cadeau Esprit Famille Fleur Jeune fille Mine Mineur Montagne Origine de bruits Secret The mountain spirit who ruled over the silver mines of Markirch once had much dealings with human beings and showed them kindness and generosity, but in return he reaped nothing but ingratitude. One day, after seeing the beautiful daughter of a miner, he asked for her love; but she rejected … Read more
Visit Alsace
- Mine d'argent du musée Tellure
Visit Alsace
- Le Bollenberg
[Westhalten (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes: Dame blanche Danse Feu Montagne Sabbat Sorcière Near Rouffach there is a hill called the Bollenberg. White ladies are often said to be seen there dancing in a ring around a flame; the hill is also notorious as a gathering place for witches. In the region around Colmar, at the end of winter, simple-minded people are sent … Read more
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes: Dame blanche Danse Feu Montagne Sabbat Sorcière Near Rouffach there is a hill called the Bollenberg. White ladies are often said to be seen there dancing in a ring around a flame; the hill is also notorious as a gathering place for witches. In the region around Colmar, at the end of winter, simple-minded people are sent … Read more
Visit Alsace
- Le Bollenberg
[Westhalten (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes: Dame blanche Danse Feu Montagne Sabbat Sorcière Near Rouffach there is a hill called the Bollenberg. White ladies are often said to be seen there dancing in a ring around a flame; the hill is also notorious as a gathering place for witches. In the region around Colmar, at the end of winter, simple-minded people are sent … Read more
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes: Dame blanche Danse Feu Montagne Sabbat Sorcière Near Rouffach there is a hill called the Bollenberg. White ladies are often said to be seen there dancing in a ring around a flame; the hill is also notorious as a gathering place for witches. In the region around Colmar, at the end of winter, simple-minded people are sent … Read more
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
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
[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
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
NPS Photo/Mitch Smith
- Happy Hallow Jug Fountain
- 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
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
[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
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
[Hot Springs (Garland County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 29/03/26.
Themes: In the mountains of the Ozarks, in a cave as dark as midnight and so deep it could not be sounded, lived the Dragon Mogmothon, who feasted on the souls of the departed. His eyes were like globes of livid fire, which lighted up the cavern, and his voice was … Read more
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 29/03/26.
Themes: In the mountains of the Ozarks, in a cave as dark as midnight and so deep it could not be sounded, lived the Dragon Mogmothon, who feasted on the souls of the departed. His eyes were like globes of livid fire, which lighted up the cavern, and his voice was … Read more
[Hot Springs (Garland County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 29/03/26.
Themes: In the mountains of the Ozarks, in a cave as dark as midnight and so deep it could not be sounded, lived the Dragon Mogmothon, who feasted on the souls of the departed. His eyes were like globes of livid fire, which lighted up the cavern, and his voice was … Read more
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 29/03/26.
Themes: In the mountains of the Ozarks, in a cave as dark as midnight and so deep it could not be sounded, lived the Dragon Mogmothon, who feasted on the souls of the departed. His eyes were like globes of livid fire, which lighted up the cavern, and his voice was … Read more
[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
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
[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
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
Dylan Moore / Pasture on the slopes of Knockainy Hill, Co. Limerick
- Knockainy Hill
[Knockainey Hill (Limerick / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 20/03/26.
Themes: At the close of the second and in the beginning of the third century of the Christian era, flourished the renowned King of Munster, Oilioll Oluim, from whom many distinguished families of the south claim descent. He had married Sadhbh (or Sabia), daughter to Conn of the Hundred Battles, monarch … Read more
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 20/03/26.
Themes: At the close of the second and in the beginning of the third century of the Christian era, flourished the renowned King of Munster, Oilioll Oluim, from whom many distinguished families of the south claim descent. He had married Sadhbh (or Sabia), daughter to Conn of the Hundred Battles, monarch … Read more
[Knockainey Hill (Limerick / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 20/03/26.
Themes: At the close of the second and in the beginning of the third century of the Christian era, flourished the renowned King of Munster, Oilioll Oluim, from whom many distinguished families of the south claim descent. He had married Sadhbh (or Sabia), daughter to Conn of the Hundred Battles, monarch … Read more
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 20/03/26.
Themes: At the close of the second and in the beginning of the third century of the Christian era, flourished the renowned King of Munster, Oilioll Oluim, from whom many distinguished families of the south claim descent. He had married Sadhbh (or Sabia), daughter to Conn of the Hundred Battles, monarch … Read more
Dylan Moore / Pasture on the slopes of Knockainy Hill, Co. Limerick
- Knockainy Hill
- Peasant Offering a Garment to the Fairies
[Denholm (Scottish Borders / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/02/26.
Themes: There have been from time immemorial at Hawick, during the two or three last weeks of the year, markets once a week, for the disposal of sheep for slaughter, at which the greater number of people, both in the middle and poorer classes of life, have been accustomed to provide … Read more
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/02/26.
Themes: There have been from time immemorial at Hawick, during the two or three last weeks of the year, markets once a week, for the disposal of sheep for slaughter, at which the greater number of people, both in the middle and poorer classes of life, have been accustomed to provide … Read more
- Peasant Offering a Garment to the Fairies
[Denholm (Scottish Borders / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/02/26.
Themes: There have been from time immemorial at Hawick, during the two or three last weeks of the year, markets once a week, for the disposal of sheep for slaughter, at which the greater number of people, both in the middle and poorer classes of life, have been accustomed to provide … Read more
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/02/26.
Themes: There have been from time immemorial at Hawick, during the two or three last weeks of the year, markets once a week, for the disposal of sheep for slaughter, at which the greater number of people, both in the middle and poorer classes of life, have been accustomed to provide … Read more
[Moray (Moray / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/02/26.
Themes: Two celebrated ghosts existed, once on a time, in the wilds of Craig-Aulnaic, a romantic place in the district of Strathdown, Banffshire. The one was a male and the other a female. The male was called Fhuna Mhoir Ben Baynac, after one of the mountains of Glenavon, where at one … Read more
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/02/26.
Themes: Two celebrated ghosts existed, once on a time, in the wilds of Craig-Aulnaic, a romantic place in the district of Strathdown, Banffshire. The one was a male and the other a female. The male was called Fhuna Mhoir Ben Baynac, after one of the mountains of Glenavon, where at one … Read more
[Moray (Moray / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/02/26.
Themes: Two celebrated ghosts existed, once on a time, in the wilds of Craig-Aulnaic, a romantic place in the district of Strathdown, Banffshire. The one was a male and the other a female. The male was called Fhuna Mhoir Ben Baynac, after one of the mountains of Glenavon, where at one … Read more
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/02/26.
Themes: Two celebrated ghosts existed, once on a time, in the wilds of Craig-Aulnaic, a romantic place in the district of Strathdown, Banffshire. The one was a male and the other a female. The male was called Fhuna Mhoir Ben Baynac, after one of the mountains of Glenavon, where at one … Read more
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
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
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
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
Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
- Cloister of the Trinitarian Church
[Vianden, Tandel (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
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
[Vianden, Tandel (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
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
Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
- Cloister of the Trinitarian Church