Legendes sur le thème : Mort (45 legendes)

OpenAI - The Carpenter in the Forest with His Son
[Muolen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/05/26.
Themes: Charpentier Créature fantastique Défi Enterrement Fantôme Foret Invocation Jeter un sort Laine | Tissu | Fil Lieu hanté Mort Pendaison Sorcellerie Sorcière Suicide Tombe Vieille femme

Many, many years ago, there was something unclean about the little woodland at Winkästeig and Pfi, near Muolen. Not far from Risershus lived the Holz-Nann; she spent more time in the forest than at home. And she caused a great deal of mischief there. She would often bewitch children so … Read more
OpenAI - The Carpenter in the Forest with His Son
[Muolen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/05/26.
Themes: Charpentier Créature fantastique Défi Enterrement Fantôme Foret Invocation Jeter un sort Laine | Tissu | Fil Lieu hanté Mort Pendaison Sorcellerie Sorcière Suicide Tombe Vieille femme

Many, many years ago, there was something unclean about the little woodland at Winkästeig and Pfi, near Muolen. Not far from Risershus lived the Holz-Nann; she spent more time in the forest than at home. And she caused a great deal of mischief there. She would often bewitch children so … 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
[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

[Hawaiian Beaches (Hawaii County / United States)]
By Westervelt, William Drake in 1916 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/05/26.
Themes:

According to the legends, Pele was very quickly angered. Her passions were as turbulent as the lake of fire in her crater home. Her love burned, but her anger devoured. She was not safe. Kumu-kahi was a chief who pleased Pele. According to the legends, he was tall, well built, … Read more
[Hawaiian Beaches (Hawaii County / United States)]
By Westervelt, William Drake in 1916 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/05/26.
Themes:

According to the legends, Pele was very quickly angered. Her passions were as turbulent as the lake of fire in her crater home. Her love burned, but her anger devoured. She was not safe. Kumu-kahi was a chief who pleased Pele. According to the legends, he was tall, well built, … Read more

[Colmar (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/05/26.
Themes: Anneau Apparition Enfant Esprit Maison | Cabane Mort Squelette Vision

Lorsque le vénérable poète Pfeffel dirigeait l’Académie militaire de Colmar, un jeune homme venu du nord de l’Allemagne fut un jour appelé à y occuper un poste d’enseignant. Pfeffel avait l’habitude de faire chaque jour une petite promenade dans son jardin, au bras de l’un des professeurs, en raison de … Read more
[Colmar (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/05/26.
Themes: Anneau Apparition Enfant Esprit Maison | Cabane Mort Squelette Vision

Lorsque le vénérable poète Pfeffel dirigeait l’Académie militaire de Colmar, un jeune homme venu du nord de l’Allemagne fut un jour appelé à y occuper un poste d’enseignant. Pfeffel avait l’habitude de faire chaque jour une petite promenade dans son jardin, au bras de l’un des professeurs, en raison de … Read more

[Kirchberg (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 08/05/26.
Themes: Bruit Esprit Lac Lieu hanté Mort Noyade Origine de bruits Suicide

In the Lachtelweiher, not far from Kirchberg, a village in the valley of Masevaux, there dwells an evil spirit hostile to mankind, lurking in the deep bed of the water for some life-weary wanderer. It calls, whistles, sings, and lures so long that the unfortunate person, in despair, finally throws … Read more
[Kirchberg (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 08/05/26.
Themes: Bruit Esprit Lac Lieu hanté Mort Noyade Origine de bruits Suicide

In the Lachtelweiher, not far from Kirchberg, a village in the valley of Masevaux, there dwells an evil spirit hostile to mankind, lurking in the deep bed of the water for some life-weary wanderer. It calls, whistles, sings, and lures so long that the unfortunate person, in despair, finally throws … Read more

[Richwiller (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 03/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Chapelle Cimetière Disparition Mariage Mort Temps qui passe

On the Schuttplatz, which marked the site of the former lepers’ house of Mulhouse, there still stood at the beginning of that century the Chapel of Saint Catherine. It was there that a bridal couple was once to be married; but just as they were about to cross the threshold … Read more
[Richwiller (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 03/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Chapelle Cimetière Disparition Mariage Mort Temps qui passe

On the Schuttplatz, which marked the site of the former lepers’ house of Mulhouse, there still stood at the beginning of that century the Chapel of Saint Catherine. It was there that a bridal couple was once to be married; but just as they were about to cross the threshold … Read more

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Palo_alto_0028.JPG - Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
[Brownsville (Cameron County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 28/04/26.
Themes:

The Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma were fought on May 8 and 9, respectively, 1846. The battlefield of the latter lies about three miles from old Fort Brown on the Rio Grande. According to John Lewis, who was foreman on the Collins Ranch in Cameron County, … Read more
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Palo_alto_0028.JPG - Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
[Brownsville (Cameron County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 28/04/26.
Themes:

The Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma were fought on May 8 and 9, respectively, 1846. The battlefield of the latter lies about three miles from old Fort Brown on the Rio Grande. According to John Lewis, who was foreman on the Collins Ranch in Cameron County, … Read more

[Sandia (Live Oak County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 24/04/26.
Themes:

[...] “Some say there was a man dragged to death there while traveling through with both saddlebags full of money. He was sleeping with his saddle for a pillow, and some Mexicans surprised him, roped him, and dragged him to death. Old Captain Cox used to have a house close … Read more
OpenAI - The Ghost of Old Carmel
OpenAI - The Ghost of Old Carmel
[Sandia (Live Oak County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 24/04/26.
Themes:

[...] “Some say there was a man dragged to death there while traveling through with both saddlebags full of money. He was sleeping with his saddle for a pillow, and some Mexicans surprised him, roped him, and dragged him to death. Old Captain Cox used to have a house close … Read more

OpenAI - The Laughing Ghost
[Moernach (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/04/26.
Themes: Fantôme Jouer des tours Lieu hanté Maladie Mort Nuit Rire Route | Chemin

In the Haag, between Old Ferrette and Bisel, there haunts a spirit that is often heard laughing loudly and that has led many a belated traveler astray throughout the night. A man from Old Ferrette, known as the Shepherd, had once gone to Bisel on business and set out for … Read more
OpenAI - The Laughing Ghost
[Moernach (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/04/26.
Themes: Fantôme Jouer des tours Lieu hanté Maladie Mort Nuit Rire Route | Chemin

In the Haag, between Old Ferrette and Bisel, there haunts a spirit that is often heard laughing loudly and that has led many a belated traveler astray throughout the night. A man from Old Ferrette, known as the Shepherd, had once gone to Bisel on business and set out for … Read more

[Sandia (Jim Wells County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/04/26.
Themes:

Old Casa Blanca, which is several miles from the railroad switch by that name, stands on the Nueces River in what is now Jim Wells, but was once a part of Nueces County. “Of the history of this old ruin,” says Mrs. Sutherland, “no one knows a word.” The record … Read more
OpenAI - The Battle at Fort Casa Blanca
OpenAI - The Battle at Fort Casa Blanca
[Sandia (Jim Wells County / United States)]
By Doble, J. Frank in 1924 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/04/26.
Themes:

Old Casa Blanca, which is several miles from the railroad switch by that name, stands on the Nueces River in what is now Jim Wells, but was once a part of Nueces County. “Of the history of this old ruin,” says Mrs. Sutherland, “no one knows a word.” The record … Read more

OpenAI - The Chief Looking at His Island
[Hawaiian Beaches (Hawaii County / United States)]
By Westervelt, William Drake in 1916 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/04/26.
Themes: Destruction Eruption volcanique Mort Prophétie Suicide Volcan

Another chief was the one who was called, in Hawaiian legends, Ke-lii-kuku (The-Puna-chief-who-boasted). He was proud of Puna, celebrated as it was in song and legend. “Beautiful Puna! Clear and beautiful, Like a mat spread out. Shining like sunshine Edged by the forest of Malio.” — Ancient Chant Ke-lii-kuku visited … Read more
OpenAI - The Chief Looking at His Island
[Hawaiian Beaches (Hawaii County / United States)]
By Westervelt, William Drake in 1916 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/04/26.
Themes: Destruction Eruption volcanique Mort Prophétie Suicide Volcan

Another chief was the one who was called, in Hawaiian legends, Ke-lii-kuku (The-Puna-chief-who-boasted). He was proud of Puna, celebrated as it was in song and legend. “Beautiful Puna! Clear and beautiful, Like a mat spread out. Shining like sunshine Edged by the forest of Malio.” — Ancient Chant Ke-lii-kuku visited … Read more

[Iona (Argyll and Bute Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 15/04/26.
Themes:

HE of whom I write was the first Christian who taught the Catholic Faith to the Pagan tribes of North Britain. On a hillside at a place called Gartan, in Erin or Ireland, he was born, in a wild district of lakes and mountains, the haunt of wolves and other … Read more
[Iona (Argyll and Bute Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 15/04/26.
Themes:

HE of whom I write was the first Christian who taught the Catholic Faith to the Pagan tribes of North Britain. On a hillside at a place called Gartan, in Erin or Ireland, he was born, in a wild district of lakes and mountains, the haunt of wolves and other … Read more

OpenAI - Pele and Her Lovers
[Discovery Harbor (Hawaii County / United States)]
By Westervelt, William Drake in 1916 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/04/26.
Themes:

Kahuku, the land now under past and present lava flows, was at one time luxuriant and beautiful. The sugar-cane and taro beds were bordered by flowers and shaded by long-branching trees. Villages here and there marked the population which supported the chiefs of Kahuku. Two of the young chiefs were … Read more
OpenAI - Pele and Her Lovers
[Discovery Harbor (Hawaii County / United States)]
By Westervelt, William Drake in 1916 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/04/26.
Themes:

Kahuku, the land now under past and present lava flows, was at one time luxuriant and beautiful. The sugar-cane and taro beds were bordered by flowers and shaded by long-branching trees. Villages here and there marked the population which supported the chiefs of Kahuku. Two of the young chiefs were … Read more

[Van (İpekyolu / Turquie)]
By Boettiger, Louis A. in 1920 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/04/26.
Themes:

Dating back to the Assyrian invasion which took place during the seventh and eighth centuries before Christ, one of the oldest of Armenian legends, that of Semiramis, queen of Assyria, and Ara, king of Armenia, is told.* Ara was very beautiful, and Semiramis, having heard speech of his beauty for … Read more
OpenAI - Ara and Sémiramis
OpenAI - Ara and Sémiramis
[Van (İpekyolu / Turquie)]
By Boettiger, Louis A. in 1920 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/04/26.
Themes:

Dating back to the Assyrian invasion which took place during the seventh and eighth centuries before Christ, one of the oldest of Armenian legends, that of Semiramis, queen of Assyria, and Ara, king of Armenia, is told.* Ara was very beautiful, and Semiramis, having heard speech of his beauty for … Read more

OpenAI - 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
OpenAI - 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

[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
[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

[Three Mile House (Monaghan / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 28/03/26.
Themes:

Hardly any deep lake in Ireland is without the occupancy of an uncouth monster, seldom seen on the surface, but often observed in motion, far down in the depths of the water. Imagination is frequently exercised by the peasantry, to divine its exact form, which is supposed to differ in … Read more
[Three Mile House (Monaghan / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 28/03/26.
Themes:

Hardly any deep lake in Ireland is without the occupancy of an uncouth monster, seldom seen on the surface, but often observed in motion, far down in the depths of the water. Imagination is frequently exercised by the peasantry, to divine its exact form, which is supposed to differ in … Read more

[Dublin (Dublin City / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/03/26.
Themes:

One of the best, most honest-minded and most industrious of men is John Kearns of Irishtown; and while engaged with his well-cared horse in drawing sand for some building improvements at the Star of the Sea Church, he put the following query to the superintendent: “Did you iver hear the … Read more
[Dublin (Dublin City / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/03/26.
Themes:

One of the best, most honest-minded and most industrious of men is John Kearns of Irishtown; and while engaged with his well-cared horse in drawing sand for some building improvements at the Star of the Sea Church, he put the following query to the superintendent: “Did you iver hear the … Read more

[Hill of Tara (Meath / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (8 minutes) (difficult reading)
added by Fabien
Published on 23/03/26.
Themes:

It is indeed a shameful story to relate, how the pagan king of Leinster, Eochaidh Aincheann, visited the monarch Tuathal the Legitimate at Tara, A.D. 106, and married his daughter Dairine, whom he brought to Leinster, and lived with her for some time. Afterwards, he became enamoured of her sister, … Read more
[Hill of Tara (Meath / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (8 minutes) (difficult reading)
added by Fabien
Published on 23/03/26.
Themes:

It is indeed a shameful story to relate, how the pagan king of Leinster, Eochaidh Aincheann, visited the monarch Tuathal the Legitimate at Tara, A.D. 106, and married his daughter Dairine, whom he brought to Leinster, and lived with her for some time. Afterwards, he became enamoured of her sister, … Read more

[Station Island (Donegal / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 21/03/26.
Themes:

[...] In the old pagan times a Peistha, or water serpent, of immense girth and of still greater trail, was believed to haunt the celebrated Lough Derg, in the northern parts of Ireland. Sometimes his horrid head and open jaws were seen above the surface, as if drawing in the … Read more
[Station Island (Donegal / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 21/03/26.
Themes:

[...] In the old pagan times a Peistha, or water serpent, of immense girth and of still greater trail, was believed to haunt the celebrated Lough Derg, in the northern parts of Ireland. Sometimes his horrid head and open jaws were seen above the surface, as if drawing in the … Read more

Fiona on findagrave.com - Conon Old Burial Ground
[Conon Bridge (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 24/02/26.
Themes:

“The Conan is as bonny a river as we hae in a’ the north country. There’s mony a sweet sunny spot on its banks, an’ mony a time an’ aft hae I waded through its shallows, whan a boy, to set my little scautling-line for the trouts an’ the eels, … Read more
Fiona on findagrave.com - Conon Old Burial Ground
[Conon Bridge (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 24/02/26.
Themes:

“The Conan is as bonny a river as we hae in a’ the north country. There’s mony a sweet sunny spot on its banks, an’ mony a time an’ aft hae I waded through its shallows, whan a boy, to set my little scautling-line for the trouts an’ the eels, … 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
[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

[Lintalee (Scottish Borders, Berwick-upon-Tweed (Northumberland / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/02/26.
Themes:

Sir James Douglas, the companion of Bruce, and well known by his appellation of the “Black Douglas,” was once, during the hottest period of the exterminating war carried on by him and his colleague Randolph against the English, stationed at Linthaughlee, near Jedburgh. He was resting, himself and his men, … Read more
[Lintalee (Scottish Borders, Berwick-upon-Tweed (Northumberland / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/02/26.
Themes:

Sir James Douglas, the companion of Bruce, and well known by his appellation of the “Black Douglas,” was once, during the hottest period of the exterminating war carried on by him and his colleague Randolph against the English, stationed at Linthaughlee, near Jedburgh. He was resting, himself and his men, … Read more

[Cleadale (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 01/02/26.
Themes:

SOON after Saint Columba established his residence in Iona, tradition says that he paid a visit to a great seminary of Druids, then in the vicinity, at a place called Camusnan Ceul, or Bay of Cells, in the district of Ardnamurchan. Several remains of Druidical circles are still to be … Read more
[Cleadale (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 01/02/26.
Themes:

SOON after Saint Columba established his residence in Iona, tradition says that he paid a visit to a great seminary of Druids, then in the vicinity, at a place called Camusnan Ceul, or Bay of Cells, in the district of Ardnamurchan. Several remains of Druidical circles are still to be … Read more

OpenAI - Woman mourning her husband
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 25/01/26.
Themes: Amour Blessure Jeunes gens Mort Ruse

There was once a gentleman who married the most beautiful woman in Florence, all very great people of course, and they lived in the Borgo Sant' Apostoli. After one year the husband died, and the wife grieved and wailed over him so that the whole city talked of it. She … Read more
OpenAI - Woman mourning her husband
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 25/01/26.
Themes: Amour Blessure Jeunes gens Mort Ruse

There was once a gentleman who married the most beautiful woman in Florence, all very great people of course, and they lived in the Borgo Sant' Apostoli. After one year the husband died, and the wife grieved and wailed over him so that the whole city talked of it. She … Read more