Legendes sur le thème : Nuit (32 légendes)

[Königstein im Taunus (Hesse / Allemagne)]
By Frary, Marie Hariette in 1913 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/07/26.
Themes: Aide Amour Château Chevalier Condition à respecter Construction Construction de pont Construction miraculeuse Créature fantastique Demande en mariage Donner la main de sa fille Gnome Mariage Nain Noblesse Nuit Origine d'un lieu Route | Chemin Tâche impossible

On the high hill above the Rhine still stand the ruins of an old castle. Here Kuno von Sayn once lived. Kuno was a very proud young man, for he was a member of a very noble family. He had fallen in love with the beautiful daughter of the surly … Read more

The Legend of the Gnomes’ Road at Falkenstein

[Königstein im Taunus (Hesse / Allemagne)]
By Frary, Marie Hariette in 1913 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/07/26.
Themes: Aide Amour Château Chevalier Condition à respecter Construction Construction de pont Construction miraculeuse Créature fantastique Demande en mariage Donner la main de sa fille Gnome Mariage Nain Noblesse Nuit Origine d'un lieu Route | Chemin Tâche impossible

On the high hill above the Rhine still stand the ruins of an old castle. Here Kuno von Sayn once lived. Kuno was a very proud young man, for he was a member of a very noble family. He had fallen in love with the beautiful daughter of the surly … Read more

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

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
L'origine des étoiles Matarii et Pipiri Ma
- L'origine des étoiles Matarii et Pipiri Ma

The Ghost Herd
- The Ghost Herd
[Grussenheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 06/07/26.
Themes: Berger Chien Fantôme Fleuve | Ruisseau | RIvière Lieu hanté Minuit Mouton Nuit Pont Troupeau

Between Elsenheim and Illhaeusern, on the bridge over the Kreuzoderbach, a ghostly shepherd wanders with his flock and his black dog. A farmer who wished to cross the bridge at eleven o’clock at night found it blocked by a sheepfold in which the flock stood. He waited quietly for them … Read more
The Ghost Herd
- The Ghost Herd

The Legend of the Ghost Herd at the Kreuzoderbach Bridge Snippet

[Grussenheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 06/07/26.
Themes: Berger Chien Fantôme Fleuve | Ruisseau | RIvière Lieu hanté Minuit Mouton Nuit Pont Troupeau

Between Elsenheim and Illhaeusern, on the bridge over the Kreuzoderbach, a ghostly shepherd wanders with his flock and his black dog. A farmer who wished to cross the bridge at eleven o’clock at night found it blocked by a sheepfold in which the flock stood. He waited quietly for them … Read more

[Bouxwiller (Haut-Rhin)]
By Abbé Buléon, J. in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/07/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Apparition Fantôme Moine Nuit Procession Revenant

One evening, a man from Mœrnach was returning home late from the mill at Fislach. The miller was his cousin and had delayed him, together with his old father, longer than expected. As they were passing near the old monastery of Luppach, the father, who was sitting beside him on … Read more

The Legend of the Procession of the Monks of Luppach Snippet

[Bouxwiller (Haut-Rhin)]
By Abbé Buléon, J. in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/07/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Apparition Fantôme Moine Nuit Procession Revenant

One evening, a man from Mœrnach was returning home late from the mill at Fislach. The miller was his cousin and had delayed him, together with his old father, longer than expected. As they were passing near the old monastery of Luppach, the father, who was sitting beside him on … Read more

The White Lady of the Fecht
- The White Lady of the Fecht
[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/07/26.
Themes: Apparition Canard Cri Dame blanche Faire peur aux enfants Fantôme Fleuve | Ruisseau | RIvière Jeune fille Lieu hanté Maladie Nuit Prière

1) On the Allmendrain, between the Fecht and the mill-water of Ingersheim, people often see, already at dusk, a white girl playing in the grass and along the bank of the stream. A child from the village, who knew nothing of this apparition, was sent one evening to drive home … Read more
The White Lady of the Fecht
- The White Lady of the Fecht

The Legend of the White Lady of the Fecht

[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/07/26.
Themes: Apparition Canard Cri Dame blanche Faire peur aux enfants Fantôme Fleuve | Ruisseau | RIvière Jeune fille Lieu hanté Maladie Nuit Prière

1) On the Allmendrain, between the Fecht and the mill-water of Ingersheim, people often see, already at dusk, a white girl playing in the grass and along the bank of the stream. A child from the village, who knew nothing of this apparition, was sent one evening to drive home … Read more

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 27/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Charrette Château Cheval Enfant Fantôme Lieu hanté Minuit Noël Nuit Réveil Route | Chemin

Every year, on Christmas night, around midnight, a great coach drawn by four black horses drives down the steep mountain on which the castle of Hoh-Rappoltstein stands. It rolls through the town’s main street, past the shooting house, and on along the road toward Guémar. No one sits inside it, … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost Coach of Hoh-Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 27/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Charrette Château Cheval Enfant Fantôme Lieu hanté Minuit Noël Nuit Réveil Route | Chemin

Every year, on Christmas night, around midnight, a great coach drawn by four black horses drives down the steep mountain on which the castle of Hoh-Rappoltstein stands. It rolls through the town’s main street, past the shooting house, and on along the road toward Guémar. No one sits inside it, … Read more

[Wintzenheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Chant Château Dame blanche Femme Foret Lieu hanté Lune Nuit Pèlerinage Pleurer Voeu

Some years ago, a woman from Walbach, in the Munster valley, wished to go on pilgrimage in fulfillment of a vow. She awoke in the middle of the night, but mistook the bright light cast by the moon through the windows for daylight, so she rose and made herself ready … Read more

The Legend of the White Lady of Pflixbourg Castle

[Wintzenheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 13/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Chant Château Dame blanche Femme Foret Lieu hanté Lune Nuit Pèlerinage Pleurer Voeu

Some years ago, a woman from Walbach, in the Munster valley, wished to go on pilgrimage in fulfillment of a vow. She awoke in the middle of the night, but mistook the bright light cast by the moon through the windows for daylight, so she rose and made herself ready … Read more

The Boundary-Stone Mover
- The Boundary-Stone Mover
[Eggersriet (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Borne déplacée Bruit Déplacement impossible Fantôme Foret Lieu hanté Mort Nuit Oiseau Origine de bruits Punition Revenant Vol

During his lifetime, he was a respected man. As such, he was the steward of a widow’s estate. Secretly, however, he felled timber in her forest and moved the boundary stones that marked the limits of her land. As punishment, he was compelled to remain in that forest even after … Read more

The Legend of the Boundary-Stone Mover Above Grub

[Eggersriet (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Borne déplacée Bruit Déplacement impossible Fantôme Foret Lieu hanté Mort Nuit Oiseau Origine de bruits Punition Revenant Vol

During his lifetime, he was a respected man. As such, he was the steward of a widow’s estate. Secretly, however, he felled timber in her forest and moved the boundary stones that marked the limits of her land. As punishment, he was compelled to remain in that forest even after … Read more
The Boundary-Stone Mover
- The Boundary-Stone Mover

The Attack on the Straw
- The Attack on the Straw
[Goldach (Rorschach / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 08/06/26.
Themes: Créature fantastique Esprit Famille Maison | Cabane Maladie Nuit Sorcellerie Sorcière

At night, the Schrättlig often came into our house and tormented first one member of the family, then another. Once, we blocked the fiend’s way out, and the next morning we found a straw lying on the floor of the common room. We struck it with hammers and axes. As … Read more
The Attack on the Straw
- The Attack on the Straw

The Legend of the Schrättlig of Goldach

[Goldach (Rorschach / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 08/06/26.
Themes: Créature fantastique Esprit Famille Maison | Cabane Maladie Nuit Sorcellerie Sorcière

At night, the Schrättlig often came into our house and tormented first one member of the family, then another. Once, we blocked the fiend’s way out, and the next morning we found a straw lying on the floor of the common room. We struck it with hammers and axes. As … Read more

The Man’s Flight
- The Man’s Flight
[Berg (Rorschach / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 05/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Fantôme Lieu hanté Nuit Origine de bruits Suicide

Near Berg there once stood an old, dilapidated “Städeli”. A man had taken his own life there; afterwards, he was often heard at night, making a terrible commotion and rattling chains frightfully. Within living memory, only one man claimed still to have heard it, boasting that he was not even … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost of the Städeli in Berg

[Berg (Rorschach / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 05/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Fantôme Lieu hanté Nuit Origine de bruits Suicide

Near Berg there once stood an old, dilapidated “Städeli”. A man had taken his own life there; afterwards, he was often heard at night, making a terrible commotion and rattling chains frightfully. Within living memory, only one man claimed still to have heard it, boasting that he was not even … Read more
The Man’s Flight
- The Man’s Flight

The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child
- The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child
[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/06/26.
Themes: Accouchement Allaitement Enfant Enterrement Fantôme Mort Nuit Revenant Tombe Vêtements

Not very long ago, so the tale says, a woman who had died in childbed was buried at Ingersheim without shoes having been placed in her grave, as was customarily done. On the very first night she returned in her white burial shift, knocked softly at the window, and said: … Read more
The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child
- The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child

The Legend of the Dead Woman in Childbed of Ingersheim

[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/06/26.
Themes: Accouchement Allaitement Enfant Enterrement Fantôme Mort Nuit Revenant Tombe Vêtements

Not very long ago, so the tale says, a woman who had died in childbed was buried at Ingersheim without shoes having been placed in her grave, as was customarily done. On the very first night she returned in her white burial shift, knocked softly at the window, and said: … Read more

[Häggenschwil (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/05/26.
Themes: Argent Bruit Château Chevalier Esprit Fantôme Fête Jeu Lieu hanté Mort Noblesse Nuit Or Orage Origine de bruits Quilles d'or Récompense Revenant

The knight Heinrich Walther von Ramswag rode out with King Rudolf of Habsburg against Ottokar, King of Bohemia, and saved his lord’s life at the Battle on the Marchfeld on 26 August 1278. For this he was royally rewarded: he received five hundred marks of silver, the estate of Kriessern … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost of the Lord of Ramswag

[Häggenschwil (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen / Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/05/26.
Themes: Argent Bruit Château Chevalier Esprit Fantôme Fête Jeu Lieu hanté Mort Noblesse Nuit Or Orage Origine de bruits Quilles d'or Récompense Revenant

The knight Heinrich Walther von Ramswag rode out with King Rudolf of Habsburg against Ottokar, King of Bohemia, and saved his lord’s life at the Battle on the Marchfeld on 26 August 1278. For this he was royally rewarded: he received five hundred marks of silver, the estate of Kriessern … Read more

The Devil’s Coach
- 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
The Devil’s Coach
- The Devil’s Coach

The Legend of the Devil’s Coach of Kaysersberg

[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

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 24/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Fantôme Instrument de musique Lieu hanté Miroir Noblesse Nuit Sœur (famille) Vanité

In the three castles of Rappoltstein there once lived three sisters, each in one of the castles. Every night they called their farewells to one another with a hunting horn, and in the same way they greeted each other every morning. One of them is said always to have worn … Read more

The Legend of the Three Sisters of Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 24/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Fantôme Instrument de musique Lieu hanté Miroir Noblesse Nuit Sœur (famille) Vanité

In the three castles of Rappoltstein there once lived three sisters, each in one of the castles. Every night they called their farewells to one another with a hunting horn, and in the same way they greeted each other every morning. One of them is said always to have worn … Read more

[Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 14/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Condition à respecter Esprit Frères Lac Lieu cachant un trésor Minuit Mot interdit Nuit Ondin | Ondine Or Silence Trésor

On the Rheinkopf, a high mountain of the lovely Munster Valley, there once lay a lake, almost choked with peat, now artificially dammed, called the Firstmiß (Altenweier). According to legend, many centuries ago it was a deep, crystal-clear lake in which mighty water spirits dwelt, often appearing to lonely travelers … Read more

The Legend of the Golden Wagon of Altenweiher

[Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 14/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Condition à respecter Esprit Frères Lac Lieu cachant un trésor Minuit Mot interdit Nuit Ondin | Ondine Or Silence Trésor

On the Rheinkopf, a high mountain of the lovely Munster Valley, there once lay a lake, almost choked with peat, now artificially dammed, called the Firstmiß (Altenweier). According to legend, many centuries ago it was a deep, crystal-clear lake in which mighty water spirits dwelt, often appearing to lonely travelers … Read more

[Goldbach-Altenbach (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/05/26.
Themes: Amour non partagé Armée Attaque Bruit Château Cheval Cheval fantôme Chute Demande en mariage Lieu hanté Noblesse Nuit Origine de bruits Poursuite Revenant Suicide Vengeance

A young count of Geroldseck had been so captivated by the charm of the maiden of Freundstein that he sought her favor, but received no favorable answer from her. He then turned to her father, yet from him too he received only refusal. Beside himself with wounded pride, he resolved … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost of the Lord of Freundstein and His Daughter

[Goldbach-Altenbach (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/05/26.
Themes: Amour non partagé Armée Attaque Bruit Château Cheval Cheval fantôme Chute Demande en mariage Lieu hanté Noblesse Nuit Origine de bruits Poursuite Revenant Suicide Vengeance

A young count of Geroldseck had been so captivated by the charm of the maiden of Freundstein that he sought her favor, but received no favorable answer from her. He then turned to her father, yet from him too he received only refusal. Beside himself with wounded pride, he resolved … Read more

[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 Laughing Ghost
- 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

The Legend of the Laughing Spirit in the Haag

[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
The Laughing Ghost
- The Laughing Ghost

[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

The Legend of the Battle of the Cats of Sandymount

[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

[Stradbally (Laois / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/03/26.
Themes:

There can be no question but that historical and traditional stories are strangely woven together, and with many tangles of net-work, in the fireside narratives of our peasantry. These regarding Timogue old church, and the castle which formerly stood near it, are examples of fact and fiction, it should prove … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost Cart of Timogue

[Stradbally (Laois / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 26/03/26.
Themes:

There can be no question but that historical and traditional stories are strangely woven together, and with many tangles of net-work, in the fireside narratives of our peasantry. These regarding Timogue old church, and the castle which formerly stood near it, are examples of fact and fiction, it should prove … Read more

[Inchrory (Moray / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/03/26.
Themes:

One upon a time a tenant in the neighbourhood of Cairngorm, in Strathspey, emigrated with his family and cattle to the forest of Glenavon, which is well known to be inhabited by many fairies as well as ghosts. Two of his sons being out late one night in search of … Read more

The legend of Rory Macgillivray and the fairies

[Inchrory (Moray / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/03/26.
Themes:

One upon a time a tenant in the neighbourhood of Cairngorm, in Strathspey, emigrated with his family and cattle to the forest of Glenavon, which is well known to be inhabited by many fairies as well as ghosts. Two of his sons being out late one night in search of … Read more

The baby and the Gossip
- The baby and the Gossip
[Minane Bridge (Cork / Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 31/01/26.
Themes:

At Minane, near Tracton, there was a young couple whose name was Mac Daniel, and they had such a fine, wholesome-looking child, that the fairies determined on having it in their company, and putting a changeling in its place. But it so happened that Mrs. Mac Daniel had a gossip … Read more

The Legend of the Baby’s Abduction at Minane

[Minane Bridge (Cork / Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 31/01/26.
Themes:

At Minane, near Tracton, there was a young couple whose name was Mac Daniel, and they had such a fine, wholesome-looking child, that the fairies determined on having it in their company, and putting a changeling in its place. But it so happened that Mrs. Mac Daniel had a gossip … Read more
The baby and the Gossip
- The baby and the Gossip

[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

[Barry, Panbride (Angus / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/01/26.
Themes:

In the olden times, when it was the fashion for gentlemen to wear swords, the Laird of Balmachie went one day to Dundee, leaving his wife at home ill in bed. Riding home in the twilight, he had occasion to leave the high road; and when crossing between some little … Read more

The Legend of the Wife of the Laird of Balmachie

[Barry, Panbride (Angus / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/01/26.
Themes:

In the olden times, when it was the fashion for gentlemen to wear swords, the Laird of Balmachie went one day to Dundee, leaving his wife at home ill in bed. Riding home in the twilight, he had occasion to leave the high road; and when crossing between some little … Read more

The Horseman and the Fairies
- The Horseman and the Fairies
[Ballinhassig (Cork / Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/01/26.
Themes:

JOHN MULLIGAN was as fine an old fellow as ever threw a Carlow spur into the sides of a horse. He was, besides, as jolly a boon companion over a jug of punch as you would meet from Carnsore Point to Bloody Farland. And a good horse he used to … Read more
The Horseman and the Fairies
- The Horseman and the Fairies

John Mulligan and the Encounter with the Fairies

[Ballinhassig (Cork / Irlande)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/01/26.
Themes:

JOHN MULLIGAN was as fine an old fellow as ever threw a Carlow spur into the sides of a horse. He was, besides, as jolly a boon companion over a jug of punch as you would meet from Carnsore Point to Bloody Farland. And a good horse he used to … Read more