Once, the Wild Huntsman had pursued a woman for seven years. But thanks to the assistance of a horse groom, he was able to catch and kill her in the very last night.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #WildHunt
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Wild_Huntsman_Hunts_a_Woman

The pagans of old worshiped their gods at the ancient fane of Rhetra.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #paganism
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Rhetra

Near Schwerte, a mansion was once dragged halfway to Hell.

Now, it only manifests once every century, on the night of the full moon.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #Hell
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Cursed_Mansion

One of the miracles of Saint Conrad was regurgitating a poisonous spider alive.

Or maybe the spider was venomous - the source was unclear on this.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #saint #spider
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Saint_Conrad_and_the_Poison_Spider

The souls of the evil dead dwell in hidden domiciles found in the Illgraben valley.

#Switzerland #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Goatherd_Boy_in_the_Illgraben

A tale of a concerned father.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #witchcraft
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Of_The_Woman_Who_Could_Use_Witchcraft

When the Devil pretends to be an ordinary tradesperson, watch out!

#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Mill_at_Neubrandenburg

A nine-headed horror gets its comeuppance from the hero in a 1908 illustration of a Latvian folk tale by Rihards Karins Kurbards.
#folktale #fairytale #monster #Latvia

Just like priests, the Devil also wants the dying to confess their sins - if for rather different reasons.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil_Hears_a_Miner%27s_Confession

When a young knight tried to court the daughter of the Count of Windeck, tragedy was the only possible outcome.

#Germany #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Count_of_Windeck

Some lakes go deeper than they seem.

Much, much deeper.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #well
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Wallersee

Do not get involved in the affairs of the Wild Hunt, lest you be pursued by an ambulatory horse hind.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #WildHunt
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Wild_Huntsman_(Magdeburg)

When working magic suggested by the Devil, it is wise to follow the instructions _precisely_.

It would be wiser still not to work such magic at all.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #magic #Devil
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Freisch%C3%BCtz_(Marne)

The last of the once-proud lindwurm dragons of the Gevezin area found a rather ignomious end.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #dragon
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Last_Lindwurm

Many water spirits seek to kill humans. And worse, some are even able to compel their victims to approach their waters so that they offer themselves up to the slaughter!

#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Nixie_in_the_Lake_near_Wanzka

#China #FolkTale #Painting

Fox Woman
she is depicted as a malevolent fox spirit
who unleashes the evils for the world
by transforming into the shape
of a beautiful woman and seducing men.

- Peihe Feng

🎨 Susan Seddon-Boulet

If you or your animals are cursed, ask around for help. There's always someone in the area who will protect against hostile magic as a side hustle.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #magic
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Executioner_Uter

A frightening specter appears on the Lüneburg Heath during stormy nights.

#Germany #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Wailing_Woman