Legendes sur le thème : Roi | Empereur (8 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

[Yucetepe (Muş Merkez / Turquie)]
By Boettiger, Louis A. in 1920 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 10/07/26.
Themes:

The legend of Vahakn, king and god of Armenians, is very clearly attributable to the Greek period which followed the Persian conquest under Xerxes. Vahakn was deified because of his great valor and made the fire-god of the Armenian people. He was called “Vishapakagh,” uprooter of dragons, since he cleared … Read more

The Legends of Vahagn, King and God of the Armenians

[Yucetepe (Muş Merkez / Turquie)]
By Boettiger, Louis A. in 1920 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 10/07/26.
Themes:

The legend of Vahakn, king and god of Armenians, is very clearly attributable to the Greek period which followed the Persian conquest under Xerxes. Vahakn was deified because of his great valor and made the fire-god of the Armenian people. He was called “Vishapakagh,” uprooter of dragons, since he cleared … Read more

[Deerpark Upper (Galway / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (12 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 21/06/26.
Themes:

In framing an Irish story, it was never deemed to be a canon of composition, that the Sanachee should keep within the limits of probability, or even of consistency, in the course of his narrative. Sufficient for him, if it was extravagant enough to excite the wonder of his hearers, … Read more

The Legend of the Birth of Saint Fursey

[Deerpark Upper (Galway / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (12 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 21/06/26.
Themes:

In framing an Irish story, it was never deemed to be a canon of composition, that the Sanachee should keep within the limits of probability, or even of consistency, in the course of his narrative. Sufficient for him, if it was extravagant enough to excite the wonder of his hearers, … Read more

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

The Legend of Barbarossa and the Construction of the Church of Kaysersberg

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/06/26.
Themes: Blason Chevalier Combat Croisade Défi Duel Guerre Légende historique Noblesse Origine Récompense Roi | Empereur Sarrasin Siège Victoire

Among the Alsatian knights who, in the year 1147, went with Emperor Conrad III to the Holy Land to fight the infidels, was Lord Conrad, or Kuno, of Rappoltstein. He proved himself as strong as he was brave when the army of the crusaders was in Syria and besieging Damascus. … Read more

The Legend of the Coat of Arms of the Count of Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/06/26.
Themes: Blason Chevalier Combat Croisade Défi Duel Guerre Légende historique Noblesse Origine Récompense Roi | Empereur Sarrasin Siège Victoire

Among the Alsatian knights who, in the year 1147, went with Emperor Conrad III to the Holy Land to fight the infidels, was Lord Conrad, or Kuno, of Rappoltstein. He proved himself as strong as he was brave when the army of the crusaders was in Syria and besieging Damascus. … Read more

Happy Hallow Jug Fountain
NPS Photo/Mitch Smith - Happy Hallow Jug Fountain
[Hot Springs (Garland County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/05/26.
Themes:

MINNEOLA was the daughter of Nanketuka, chief of the Petonahs. Her beauty was warm and mellow as the sun, and her form graceful as the bow of heaven. The dews of paradise were in her eyes and the symphony of shadow musicians in her voice. Flowers sprang up from her … Read more

The Legend of the Lovers of Happy Hollow Mountain

[Hot Springs (Garland County / United States)]
By Buel, James W. in 1880 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/05/26.
Themes:

MINNEOLA was the daughter of Nanketuka, chief of the Petonahs. Her beauty was warm and mellow as the sun, and her form graceful as the bow of heaven. The dews of paradise were in her eyes and the symphony of shadow musicians in her voice. Flowers sprang up from her … Read more
Happy Hallow Jug Fountain
NPS Photo/Mitch Smith - Happy Hallow Jug Fountain

[Saint-Calais (Sarthe)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/04/26.
Themes:

In France, in the sixth century, lived one Saint Carileff. He dwelt in a monastery; but the fame of this monastery having spread through the country, many pilgrims resorted thither. Therefore Carileff and a companion departed thence to seek a quieter spot. They wandered on until they came upon the … Read more

The Legend of Saint Calais of Anille and the Founding of the Town

[Saint-Calais (Sarthe)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/04/26.
Themes:

In France, in the sixth century, lived one Saint Carileff. He dwelt in a monastery; but the fame of this monastery having spread through the country, many pilgrims resorted thither. Therefore Carileff and a companion departed thence to seek a quieter spot. They wandered on until they came upon the … Read more

[Hill of Tara (Meath / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (8 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 23/03/26.
Themes:

It is indeed a shameful story to relate, how the pagan king of Leinster, Eochaidh Aincheann, visited the monarch Tuathal the Legitimate at Tara, A.D. 106, and married his daughter Dairine, whom he brought to Leinster, and lived with her for some time. Afterwards, he became enamoured of her sister, … Read more

The Legend of the “Borumha-Laighean” Tribute

[Hill of Tara (Meath / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (8 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 23/03/26.
Themes:

It is indeed a shameful story to relate, how the pagan king of Leinster, Eochaidh Aincheann, visited the monarch Tuathal the Legitimate at Tara, A.D. 106, and married his daughter Dairine, whom he brought to Leinster, and lived with her for some time. Afterwards, he became enamoured of her sister, … Read more