#folktale

The ghosts of the old Noricans fled into the depths of the mountains when they longer wanted to witness the shame of their descendants losing to the forces of Napoleon. #Austria #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory

Once, a boy from Sabert saw a terrifying parade of specters in the forest at night when he was separated from his father. #CzechRepublic #folktale #folklore

Is suddenly falling asleep a simple case of narcolepsy - or something more sinister? #Germany #folktale #folklore

Many ghosts are bound to treasures, and can only be freed once the entire treasure is lifted. However, this task usually comes with its own hazards. #Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory

Do not offend a witch, for their revenge can be terrible. #Poland #folktale #folklore #witch #witchcrafthttps://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Implanted_Hare%27s_Heart

At midnight before Ember Sundays, the spirits of all people in a village will walk around the local church - but only few can perceive this procession... #Germany #folktale #folklore

Once, a Venetians turned three sisters into stone as a sacrifice to the Devil. #Austria #folktale #folklore

The Morgenbrodstal valley was one of many spots in the Harz mountains where Venetians made their fortunes. #Germany #folktale #folklore #Venice

German dwarves were surprisingly quick in adopting New World food items such as potatoes. #Germany #folktale #folklore #dwarf

Behold the amazing extendable horse! #Denmark #folktale #folklore #horse

The spirits of some people travel while they are asleep - which might be visible to observers! #Germany #folktale #folklore

If you work in the German countryside, you will end up seeing some strange stuff. #Germany #folktale #folklore #cow

The Devil sometimes brings justice to those who are out of reach of the court. #Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil

You don't need a Pokéball to catch a kobold. Any old cap will do! #Germany #folktale #folklore #kobold

It's a myth that children are brought by the stork. They are actually pulled from wells! #Germany #folktale #folklore #well

Visiting the realms of the dwarves offers both risk and opportunity. #Germany #folktale #folklore #dwarf

If you cannot stop the wrath of a supernatural spirit, then maybe you can at least redirect it to some people you don't care about as much. #Germany #folktale #folklore #WildHunt

And this is why you should sleep with your mouth closed. #Germany #folktale #folklore #snake

The mysterious gold-seeking people known as "Venetians" were once spotted within the Rauschenbach Valley. #Germany #folktale #folklore #Venice

There are an awful lot of "cursed maidens" in German folklore, usually adjacent to some large amounts of treasure. #Germany #folktale #folklore