Legendes sur le thème : Ruse (9 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

[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

The Legend of the Pinnetahs and the Monster Bakka

[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

Woman mourning her husband
- 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
Woman mourning her husband
- Woman mourning her husband

The legend of

[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

The Sorcerer on a Log
- The Sorcerer on a Log
[Berdorf (canton d'Echternach / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 05/12/25.
Themes: Jouer des tours Magie Mort Pendaison Procès Ruse Sorcier Transformation Transformation en pierre

Who has not heard of the notorious sorcerer Veit, who many, many years ago haunted our regions with his mischief? He appeared in various parts of the country; he is said to have been active also in the surroundings of Berdorf. He wore a magic belt around his loins, by … Read more

The Legend of Veit the Magician

[Berdorf (canton d'Echternach / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 05/12/25.
Themes: Jouer des tours Magie Mort Pendaison Procès Ruse Sorcier Transformation Transformation en pierre

Who has not heard of the notorious sorcerer Veit, who many, many years ago haunted our regions with his mischief? He appeared in various parts of the country; he is said to have been active also in the surroundings of Berdorf. He wore a magic belt around his loins, by … Read more
The Sorcerer on a Log
- The Sorcerer on a Log

Saint Nicholas Church in Luxembourg (no longer standing)
Lookoom - Saint Nicholas Church in Luxembourg (no longer standing)
[Luxembourg (canton de Luxembourg / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/11/25.
Themes: Diable Diable défait Eau bénite Eglise Fuite Pacte avec le Diable Pauvre Prêtre | Curé Protection Richesse Ruse

Poor X was once standing on the fish market in Luxembourg, sadly pondering his fate. His desire to become a rich man was so strong that he came upon the idea of calling on the Devil for help. Hardly had he done so when the Devil approached him, dressed as … Read more
Saint Nicholas Church in Luxembourg (no longer standing)
Lookoom - Saint Nicholas Church in Luxembourg (no longer standing)

The Legend of Father Fränzchen’s Victory over the Devil

[Luxembourg (canton de Luxembourg / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/11/25.
Themes: Diable Diable défait Eau bénite Eglise Fuite Pacte avec le Diable Pauvre Prêtre | Curé Protection Richesse Ruse

Poor X was once standing on the fish market in Luxembourg, sadly pondering his fate. His desire to become a rich man was so strong that he came upon the idea of calling on the Devil for help. Hardly had he done so when the Devil approached him, dressed as … 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

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 19/10/25.
Themes:

There was, long ago, in Florence a Grand Duke who was as shrewd as a fox, and *scaltro come l’orco* — crafty as a devil. He had a courtier friend or intimate, as such court friends go, whom he loved well enough for company, but not enough to trust him … Read more

The Grand Duke of Florence's diamond ring

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 19/10/25.
Themes:

There was, long ago, in Florence a Grand Duke who was as shrewd as a fox, and *scaltro come l’orco* — crafty as a devil. He had a courtier friend or intimate, as such court friends go, whom he loved well enough for company, but not enough to trust him … Read more

The witch and the mirror
- The witch and the mirror
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/10/25.
Themes:

There once lived in Florence, in the *Via dei Velluti*, a lady young and beautiful, yet who was for all that a witch, who knew many strange and curious things, which she kept to herself, for truly the cleverest witches and wizards are those who are the least suspected. However, … Read more

The Mirror of the Witch of Florence

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/10/25.
Themes:

There once lived in Florence, in the *Via dei Velluti*, a lady young and beautiful, yet who was for all that a witch, who knew many strange and curious things, which she kept to herself, for truly the cleverest witches and wizards are those who are the least suspected. However, … Read more
The witch and the mirror
- The witch and the mirror

The Roses of the Diavolina of Florence
- The Roses of the Diavolina of Florence
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 07/10/25.
Themes:

There once dwelt in this street a woman who was called by all who knew her La Diavolina, or She-Devil, because she quarrelled day and night with everybody — men, women, and children — and the cause of all this was that she had a daughter. This girl would gladly … Read more
The Roses of the Diavolina of Florence
- The Roses of the Diavolina of Florence

The Legend of the Roses of the Diavolina of Florence

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 07/10/25.
Themes:

There once dwelt in this street a woman who was called by all who knew her La Diavolina, or She-Devil, because she quarrelled day and night with everybody — men, women, and children — and the cause of all this was that she had a daughter. This girl would gladly … Read more