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  2. Folklore of the Low Countries - Wikipedia

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    This legend is the Dutch adaptation of the Latin, Dialogus Miraculorum of 1223 and Libri Octo Miraculorum of 1237. [12] Mariken van Nieumeghen is an early 16th century Dutch text that tells the story of Mariken who is seduced by the devil (named Moenen). He promises to teach her all the languages of the world and the 7 arts (music, arithmetic ...

  3. Mythology in the Low Countries - Wikipedia

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    Old publication of Karel ende Van Elegast, 12th century Dutch story of an "elf-guest" or "elf-spirit" who supports the Christian King Charlemagne. After the influence of Christian missionaries, the original mythologies were lessened in power, and for the most part adapted into folklore and legends, often made diminutive. The witte wieven for ...

  4. Category:Dutch legendary creatures - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Dutch legendary creatures" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Draeck; E.

  5. Flying Dutchman - Wikipedia

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    The Flying Dutchman (Dutch: De Vliegende Hollander) is a legendary ghost ship, allegedly never able to make port, but doomed to sail the sea forever.The myths and ghost stories are likely to have originated from the 17th-century Golden Age of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) [1] [2] [3] and of Dutch maritime power.

  6. Category:Dutch folklore - Wikipedia

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    Dutch legends (1 C, 5 P) P. Legendary Dutch people (2 C, 1 P) R. ... Pages in category "Dutch folklore" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total.

  7. Category:Dutch legends - Wikipedia

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    Articles relating to legends of the Netherlands, narratives featuring human actions, perceived or believed both by teller and listeners, to have taken place within human history. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.

  8. The artist giving centuries-old scroll painting a feminist twist

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    She explores the topics of ritual, heaven and hell, creating a new cast of characters for her own version of canonical legends and myths — now filled with representations of women’s experiences.

  9. Witte Wieven - Wikipedia

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    In Dutch Low Saxon mythology and legends, the Witte Wieven (also known as Wittewijven) are spirits of "wise women" (or else elven beings). The mythology dates back at least to the pre-Christian era (7th century) and was known in the present-day regions of the Netherlands, Belgium and parts of France.