Legendes sur le thème : Sorcier (12 légendes)

[Fortrose, Rosemarkie (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/02/26.
Themes:

In the early part of Michael Scott’s life he was in the habit of emigrating annually to the Scottish metropolis, for the purpose of being employed in his capacity of mason. One time, as he and two companions were journeying to the place of their destination for a similar object, … Read more

The legend of Michael Scott

[Fortrose, Rosemarkie (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (7 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/02/26.
Themes:

In the early part of Michael Scott’s life he was in the habit of emigrating annually to the Scottish metropolis, for the purpose of being employed in his capacity of mason. One time, as he and two companions were journeying to the place of their destination for a similar object, … Read more

The Mice of the Book
- The Mice of the Book
[Kopstal (canton de Capellen / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 23/01/26.
Themes: Animal Invocation Livre Magie Rat | Souris Sorcier

Johann came one evening to his neighbour Peter’s house (in Peter’s home), but Peter happened to be out. On the table lay an open book. Johann began to read in it. What happened then? Suddenly mice upon mice came pouring into the room from every corner. In terror Johann trembled … Read more

The Legend of the Mice of Kopstal

[Kopstal (canton de Capellen / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 23/01/26.
Themes: Animal Invocation Livre Magie Rat | Souris Sorcier

Johann came one evening to his neighbour Peter’s house (in Peter’s home), but Peter happened to be out. On the table lay an open book. Johann began to read in it. What happened then? Suddenly mice upon mice came pouring into the room from every corner. In terror Johann trembled … Read more
The Mice of the Book
- The Mice of the Book

Death at the Forges
- Death at the Forges
[Colmar-Berg, Ettelbrück (canton de Diekirch / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/01/26.
Themes: Animal Chat Chien Feu Jouer des tours Magie Mort Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal Vache

It is not so very long ago, they say, that there lived in Ettelbrück a man named Jekel, who possessed magical powers and often made sport of the inhabitants of Ettelbrück. Once, a butcher named Mai was on his way back from Burscheid, where he had gone to buy a … Read more
Death at the Forges
- Death at the Forges

The Legend of Jekel, the Sorcerer of Ettelbruck

[Colmar-Berg, Ettelbrück (canton de Diekirch / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/01/26.
Themes: Animal Chat Chien Feu Jouer des tours Magie Mort Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal Vache

It is not so very long ago, they say, that there lived in Ettelbrück a man named Jekel, who possessed magical powers and often made sport of the inhabitants of Ettelbrück. Once, a butcher named Mai was on his way back from Burscheid, where he had gone to buy a … 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

The Legend of the Death of the Sorcerer of Vianden

[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

The Reaper and the Sorcerer
- The Reaper and the Sorcerer
[Sanem (canton d'Esch-sur-Alzette / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/12/25.
Themes: Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Blessure Cheval Magie Sorcier

In the Esch district there was a man who drove with two horses. His wagon always seemed so heavy that hardly three other horses could have drawn it on level ground. This man, however, knew a thing or two. Uphill his horses went just as lightly as downhill, and unlike … Read more
The Reaper and the Sorcerer
- The Reaper and the Sorcerer

The Legend of the Encounters of the Sorcerer of Esch-sur-Alzette

[Sanem (canton d'Esch-sur-Alzette / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 14/12/25.
Themes: Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Blessure Cheval Magie Sorcier

In the Esch district there was a man who drove with two horses. His wagon always seemed so heavy that hardly three other horses could have drawn it on level ground. This man, however, knew a thing or two. Uphill his horses went just as lightly as downhill, and unlike … Read more

[Kehlen (canton de Capellen, Luxembourg (canton de Luxembourg / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/12/25.
Themes: Croix Eglise Formule magique Nuit Sorcier Vol dans les airs

Late one evening, three inhabitants of Koerich were still sitting in an inn at Luxembourg. Two of them urged that they should leave before the city gates were closed. At last the third said: “Just leave it to me. My wife is just now beginning to milk the black cow; … Read more

The Legend of the Sorcerer of Koerich’s Flight and His Companions

[Kehlen (canton de Capellen, Luxembourg (canton de Luxembourg / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/12/25.
Themes: Croix Eglise Formule magique Nuit Sorcier Vol dans les airs

Late one evening, three inhabitants of Koerich were still sitting in an inn at Luxembourg. Two of them urged that they should leave before the city gates were closed. At last the third said: “Just leave it to me. My wife is just now beginning to milk the black cow; … Read more

Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen
- Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen
[Flaxweiler (canton de Grevenmacher / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/12/25.
Themes: Alcool Alcoolique Animal Cheval Guérison Jouer des tours Mauvais accueil Punition Sorcier

In the 1850s there lived in Götzingen a man about sixty-five to seventy years old. People called him de Schmetchen—probably because he had once been a blacksmith. This man knew how to make horses go lame and how to make them sound again; all he needed was to know what … Read more
Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen
- Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen

The Legend of Schmetchen, the Horse Healer of Gotsingen

[Flaxweiler (canton de Grevenmacher / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/12/25.
Themes: Alcool Alcoolique Animal Cheval Guérison Jouer des tours Mauvais accueil Punition Sorcier

In the 1850s there lived in Götzingen a man about sixty-five to seventy years old. People called him de Schmetchen—probably because he had once been a blacksmith. This man knew how to make horses go lame and how to make them sound again; all he needed was to know what … Read more

The competition between singers
- The competition between singers
[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 08/12/25.
Themes: Magie Musicien Pari Sorcier Statue Statue qui se transforme en humain Transformation Transformation en pierre

There once lived in Florence, in the Via Condotta, a gentleman who had a great love for all manner of antique and curious things, and who was also devoted to music. And by much reading and reflection he had come to believe that the music of ancient times must have … Read more

The legend of the musical statue of Florence version 1/2

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By None in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 08/12/25.
Themes: Magie Musicien Pari Sorcier Statue Statue qui se transforme en humain Transformation Transformation en pierre

There once lived in Florence, in the Via Condotta, a gentleman who had a great love for all manner of antique and curious things, and who was also devoted to music. And by much reading and reflection he had come to believe that the music of ancient times must have … Read more
The competition between singers
- The competition between singers

The Sorcerer and the Horses
- The Sorcerer and the Horses
[Manternach (canton de Grevenmacher / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 07/12/25.
Themes: Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Blessure Cheval Magie Punition Sorcier

In Manternach there once lived a man who was reputed to understand secret arts. One day he was sitting in front of his house when someone passed by with a wagon. Suddenly the wagon stopped. They urged on the horses, they pushed at the wagon, but all in vain. Then … Read more
The Sorcerer and the Horses
- The Sorcerer and the Horses

The Legend of the Sorcerer of Manternach

[Manternach (canton de Grevenmacher / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 added by Fabien
Published on 07/12/25.
Themes: Animal Animal qui refuse d'avancer Blessure Cheval Magie Punition Sorcier

In Manternach there once lived a man who was reputed to understand secret arts. One day he was sitting in front of his house when someone passed by with a wagon. Suddenly the wagon stopped. They urged on the horses, they pushed at the wagon, but all in vain. Then … 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

[Echternach (canton d'Echternach, Larochette (canton de Mersch / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/12/25.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Animal Blessure Date précise Jouer des tours Lapin | Lièvre Lieu hanté Moine Nouvel an Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal

In Ernzen, so the folk legend tells, there once lived a man who was highly skilled in the magic arts. He took delight in using his knowledge and powers to tease and frighten the people of Echternach. He had especially set his sights on the abbot of the Abbey of … Read more

The Legend of the Sorcerer of Ernzen and the Abbot of Echternach

[Echternach (canton d'Echternach, Larochette (canton de Mersch / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/12/25.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Animal Blessure Date précise Jouer des tours Lapin | Lièvre Lieu hanté Moine Nouvel an Sorcier Transformation Transformation en animal

In Ernzen, so the folk legend tells, there once lived a man who was highly skilled in the magic arts. He took delight in using his knowledge and powers to tease and frighten the people of Echternach. He had especially set his sights on the abbot of the Abbey of … Read more

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/10/25.
Themes:

Pico di Mirandola lies buried in Santa Croce. A modern writer of celebrity, in eulogising the great Humboldt, based his admiration solely on the fact that the Baron had travelled so extensively, and thereby got into so much Good Society — the epitaph upon great Pico's tomb is chiefly based … Read more

The legend of the magical Book of Pico de Mirandola

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (6 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/10/25.
Themes:

Pico di Mirandola lies buried in Santa Croce. A modern writer of celebrity, in eulogising the great Humboldt, based his admiration solely on the fact that the Baron had travelled so extensively, and thereby got into so much Good Society — the epitaph upon great Pico's tomb is chiefly based … Read more