Hi all, for today post, let’s dive into some specific ghost stories from Europe, each with its own eerie history and legend.
*sorry i choose the funny and cute ghost pic, because i can't be haunted by ghost..😄
1. UK
The Tower of London Ghosts
One of the most haunted places in the world, the 'Tower of London'is home to several ghostly figures.
- Anne Boleyn (Wife of Henry VIII): Beheaded in 1536, her spirit is said to roam the tower, carrying her severed head.
- The Princes in the Tower:
The young sons of King Edward IV mysteriously disappeared, and their ghosts are sometimes seen wandering the halls.
- The White Lady:
A mysterious female figure is said to wave from a window, with a strong scent of perfume following her presence.
2. France
Château de Brissac’s Green Lady
This grand castle in France is haunted by 'La Dame Verte (The Green Lady)', believed to be Charlotte de Brézé.
- Legend says she was murdered by her husband after being caught with a lover.
- Guests and residents report seeing a tall ghostly woman in 'a green dress', with a face that appears 'hollow or rotting'.
3. Ireland
The Banshee of Ireland
Unlike typical ghosts, the 'Banshee' is a supernatural spirit whose wailing is said to foretell death.
- The Banshee appears as either a 'beautiful young woman' or a 'haggard old crone', dressed in white or gray.
- Her 'piercing cry' is heard when someone in a family is about to die.
- Some say she combs her long silver hair near rivers or graveyards.
4. Germany
The Black Forest Lady
The 'Black Forest' in Germany is home to many creepy tales, but one of the most famous is about a 'tall, shadowy woman in black'.
- Travelers claim to see her watching them from the trees, but when they look directly at her, she 'disappears into thin air'.
- Some believe she is a lost soul, while others say she 'lures people deeper into the forest, never to be seen again'.
5. Dutch & German Origins
The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow
While famous in American folklore, the 'Headless Horseman' has origins in 'Dutch and German legends'.
- In German tales, he is called the 'Dullahan', a headless rider who 'carries his own skull and appears as an omen of death'.
- The Dutch settlers in New York brought this legend with them, inspiring Washington Irving’s famous 'Sleepy Hollow' story.
6. Slavic Ghosts, Russia & Eastern Europe
The Rusalka
In Slavic mythology, a 'Rusalka' is the spirit of a drowned woman who 'haunts lakes and rivers'.
- Legends say they were women who died tragically (often due to betrayal or heartbreak).
- They appear as 'beautiful maidens with long, flowing hair' but can turn terrifying if angered.
- Some say they lure men to their watery deaths, while others believe they only seek revenge on those who wronged them.
7. Denmark
The Crying Ghost of Dragsholm Castle
This 'Danish castle' is said to be haunted by 'three ghosts', the most famous being the 'White Lady'.
- She was a noblewoman who fell in love with a commoner, and when her father found out, she was 'locked in a small room and left to die'.
- Her skeleton was discovered 'inside the castle walls' in the early 20th century!
- Guests report hearing 'her cries' and seeing 'her shadow wandering the halls'.
These are just a few of 'Europe’s most haunted legends'. Each ghost carries a tragic or mysterious past, and their stories continue to send chills down people’s spines.
Stay Tuned coming soon..
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