While dragons are rightfully feared for their fiery breath, the emissions from their posteriors should not be underestimated, either.#Germany #folktale #folklore #dragon https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Two_Lindwurms_near_Lassan_and_in_the_Peenem%C3%BCnde_Heath
There is a place where everyone's life light burns.And, just like any other resource, this place can be misused for personal gain by those who are sufficiently ruthless.#Germany #folktale #folklore https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Switched_Life_Light
Hold a vigil for the dying - so that the Devil cannot trouble them.#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil_On_All_Fours
Once, the Devil tried confessing his sins, and receive the sacrament of absolution.Which was rather awkward, for all concerned.#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil_in_the_Confessional_at_Oschatz
Never ever shake a ghost's hand. That never ends well.#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Ghost_and_the_Groom
The dwarves of old knew how to summon dragon servants, and could provide these to others.But those who own such a dragon should be careful to always heed the feeding instructions...#Germany #folktale #folklore #dragon https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Dragon_Servant
@enigma Interesting. I have been to Wilhelmshaven two times (it's not that far from Oldenburg), but I haven't done much sightseeing. My impression was that the city was built from the ground up in the late 19th century, but if there are older remnants I might have to learn more about them.
"Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone."#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Man_with_the_Boundary_Stone
One day, an alchemist's heir discovered the final, gruesome experiment of his former master.#Germany #folktale #folklore https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Alchemist_and_the_Young_Lindwurm
The ghost of a murdered sailor haunts the dune valleys of Sylt Island.#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory #Sylt https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Man_of_Dikjend%C3%A4l_Valley
Beneath the ruins of Schauenforst Castle, a knight spends eternity with playing bowling as an ironic punishment.#Germany #folktale #folklore #bowling #ghost #ghoststoryhttps://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Golden_Bowling_Game_(Schauenforst)
Do not build new facilities on the ruins of an old, haunted monastery - unless you are okay with inheriting their ghosts.#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Ghosts_Haunting_the_New_Mill_at_the_Innerste_River
If you know where the Devil dwells, stay away.Instead of, you know, aggro'ing him.#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/An_Appearance_of_the_Devil_in_Herrenstrunden
Buildings can leave psychic impressions long after they are gone.#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Ghostly_Mill
Only a few witches' gatherings are presided over by the Devil's own grandmother!#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Grandmother
For blaspheming against the sacraments with his dog, the mind of a noble in Breinermoor was reduced to that of a dog. And even after death, he haunts the region in canine shape.#Germany #folktale #folklore #doghttps://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_%22Lordly_Dog%22
Sunday Children can see funeral processions before they occur - but they had better stay out of their path...#Germany #folktale #folklore https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Sunday_Children_See_Spirits
The Devil is sometimes willing to stick up for the little people - as long as he gets the opportunity to gloat in someone's face.#Germany #folktale #folklore #devil https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil_Helps_the_Poor_Farmers