Petite légende dorée de la Haute-Bretagne

Name: Petite légende dorée de la Haute-Bretagne
Author: Paul Sébillot

By Paul Sébillot

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French Literature History - Religious Mythology, Legends & Folklore

About This Book

This collection gathers short, localized legends and devotional traditions from Upper Brittany that link popular saints to particular places, stones, fountains, chapels and the sea. Each entry records fragmentary episodes—miracles, footprints, petrified traces, offerings and rites—that show how folk belief, fairy lore and Christian cults intertwine in village memory. The accounts were assembled from oral testimony and older sources, often preserved only by elders, and the volume registers both the rich variety of local sanctuaries and the gradual fading of these small, place-bound traditions.

About the Author

Paul Sébillot

Paul Sébillot was a French author and folklorist known for his contributions to the preservation of regional legends and traditions. His works often explore the rich cultural heritage of Brittany, reflecting the local customs and stories that define the region. Among his notable publications are "Légendes et curiosités des métiers," which delves into the folklore surrounding various trades, and "Petite légende dorée de la Haute-Bretagne," a collection that highlights the enchanting tales of Upper Brittany. Sébillot's writings serve as an important resource for understanding the folklore and cultural identity of this area.