Legendes sur le thème : Prisonnier (9 légendes)

[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

The Legend of the Great Spirit’s Battle Against the Dragon Mogmothon

[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

[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

The Legend of Donal’s Abduction by the Fairies of 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

[Maidens (South Ayrshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/01/26.
Themes:

In the days of yore, the proprietors of Colzean, in Ayrshire (ancestors of the Marquis of Ailsa), were known in that country by the title of Lairds o’ Co’, a name bestowed on Colzean from some co’s (or coves) in the rock beneath the castle. One morning, a very little … Read more

The Legend of the Liberation of the Laird o’ Co’

[Maidens (South Ayrshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/01/26.
Themes:

In the days of yore, the proprietors of Colzean, in Ayrshire (ancestors of the Marquis of Ailsa), were known in that country by the title of Lairds o’ Co’, a name bestowed on Colzean from some co’s (or coves) in the rock beneath the castle. One morning, a very little … Read more

[Baltasound (Shetland Islands / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/01/26.
Themes:

A Story is told of an inhabitant of Unst, who, in walking on the sandy margin of a voe, saw a number of mermen and mermaids dancing by moonlight, and several seal-skins strewed beside them on the ground. At his approach they immediately fled to secure their garbs; and, taking … Read more

The Legend of the Mermaid Married to a Man from the Isle of Unst

[Baltasound (Shetland Islands / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/01/26.
Themes:

A Story is told of an inhabitant of Unst, who, in walking on the sandy margin of a voe, saw a number of mermen and mermaids dancing by moonlight, and several seal-skins strewed beside them on the ground. At his approach they immediately fled to secure their garbs; and, taking … 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

The “Zogo” Octopus
- The “Zogo” Octopus
[Prince Of Wales (Torres Shire / Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/12/25.
Themes:

Four brothers, Malu, Seo, Sigar, and Kulka, left their native island, Muralug, each in his own canoe, and came to a coral reef near Waraber. The wind rose, and soon it blew so hard that the anchor-rope of Sigar's canoe broke, and he called out to his brothers, " I … Read more

The Legend of Malu, the Zogo

[Prince Of Wales (Torres Shire / Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/12/25.
Themes:

Four brothers, Malu, Seo, Sigar, and Kulka, left their native island, Muralug, each in his own canoe, and came to a coral reef near Waraber. The wind rose, and soon it blew so hard that the anchor-rope of Sigar's canoe broke, and he called out to his brothers, " I … Read more
The “Zogo” Octopus
- The “Zogo” Octopus

The Child Upi
- The Child Upi
[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional / Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 25/11/25.
Themes:

Once upon a time a baby-boy named Upi lived in Badu. One day his mother, wanting to go into the bush to make her garden and not wishing to take Upi with her, put him in a basket, which she hung up in the house near the open door. A … Read more
The Child Upi
- The Child Upi

The Legend of Upi, the Lost Child of Badu Island

[Badu Island (Torres Strait Island Regional / Australia)]
By Haddon, Alfred C. in 1890 (5 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 25/11/25.
Themes:

Once upon a time a baby-boy named Upi lived in Badu. One day his mother, wanting to go into the bush to make her garden and not wishing to take Upi with her, put him in a basket, which she hung up in the house near the open door. A … Read more

The giant and the child
- The giant and the child
[Sessay (North Yorkshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By S. Baring Gould in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 15/11/25.
Themes:

The Giant of New Mills, Sessay. — At Sessay parish, near Thirsk, is a mill. It has recently been rebuilt, but when I was there the old building stood. In front of the house was a long mound, which went by the name of " the Giant's Grave", and in … Read more

The Legend of the Giant of Sessay and the Young Boy

[Sessay (North Yorkshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By S. Baring Gould in 1890 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 15/11/25.
Themes:

The Giant of New Mills, Sessay. — At Sessay parish, near Thirsk, is a mill. It has recently been rebuilt, but when I was there the old building stood. In front of the house was a long mound, which went by the name of " the Giant's Grave", and in … Read more
The giant and the child
- The giant and the child

Viel del Gomitolo dell'Oro
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[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/10/25.
Themes:

In the Via del Gomitolo del Oro, or Street of the Golden Skein, was an old house in which there dwelt an old man who had a beautiful young wife. She had married him for love — truly not of himself, but of his vast fortune. This gave much cause … Read more
Viel del Gomitolo dell'Oro
Google Street Map - Viel del Gomitolo dell'Oro

The legend of the origin of the name of Via del Gomitolo del Oro

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 21/10/25.
Themes:

In the Via del Gomitolo del Oro, or Street of the Golden Skein, was an old house in which there dwelt an old man who had a beautiful young wife. She had married him for love — truly not of himself, but of his vast fortune. This gave much cause … Read more