Märchen und Sagen

A lively anthology gathers a wealth of German folk tales and legends, many preserved in the rich, sometimes challenging dialects of the Low German regions. The collection offers listeners a window into centuries‑old storytelling traditions, where everyday villagers, clever animals, and uncanny beings share moral lessons and delight. Each story is presented alphabetically, inviting you to wander from whimsical animal fables to darker, cautionary sagas, all voiced in the language that once echoed through village hearths.

One memorable tale follows three countrymen who, on a crisp autumn night, stumble upon a sudden, blazing fire in an open field. The youngest rider, drawn by the promise of endless wealth, daringly reaches into the flames, only to emerge with a handful of dead mice instead of gold. The episode captures the tension between curiosity and superstition, setting the stage for a series of eerie encounters that explore greed, fear, and the unseen forces that guard hidden treasures.