Once, giants lived where the city of Heidelberg now stands.
They may be gone, but they still left their mark.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #giant #Heidelberg
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Legend_of_the_Giants%27_Stone
It gladdens my heart that "Scooby Doo"-type plots have well-established precedents in old folklore.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Foreman_Calv%C3%B6r
The defenders of Dilsberg Castle allegedly once beat back a siege by throwing beehives at the attackers.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #castle
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Dilsberg
The Venetians knew how to find the riches of the German mountain ranges.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #Venice
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Carter_in_Venice
The Habergeiß preys upon night-time wanderers.
#Austria #folktale #folklore #bird
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_%22Habergais%22_(Styria)
Young night hags often become witches later in life.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #witch #witchcraft
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Witches_and_Trudes
A larger-than-life character must also have a larger-than-life birth.
#Austria #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Of_Doctor_Theophrast%27s_Origin
The Venetians of old were known to abduct small children.
But at least they also provided them with a good education that served the children well later in life.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #Venice
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Boy_and_the_Venetians
A skilled mage never has to worry about highway robbery.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #magic
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Thwarted_Robbery
Who gets to use natural resources, and how?
#Germany #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Healing_Spring_near_the_Road_to_Minzow
Some headless horsemen can turn into other shapes as well...
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Rider_on_the_Pale_Horse
As terrible as the wrath of the giantess Frau Harke was, her aim was worse.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #giant
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Frau_Harke
Beware of cats on the prowl!
#Germany #folktale #folklore #cat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOgyLsXRHvk
Against evil spirits, seek refuge in prayer.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #dog
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Incident_at_the_Ruhk%C3%A4ppele_Chapel
Altars to the Devil can be found in remote parts of the German countryside.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Stone_near_K%C3%B6nigshain
Some sinners mend their ways after an encounter with the Devil.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Card_Players_Mend_Their_Ways_Thanks_to_the_Devil
Many strange spirits haunt the German countryside at night.
Including quite a few unwelcome... hitchhikers.
#Germany #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Back-Squatting_Spirit
In Osterwieck, a theft was once solved by a Meddling Kid, and the ghosts who supported him.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Stolen_Goose
