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The Dragon of La Hougue Bie

In short: Explore the forged letter that follows the dragon’s defeat in an 1829 Jersey account.

The Dragon of La Hougue Bie · The forged letter that steals the victory FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 161 The Dragon of La Hougue Bie Explore the forged letter that follows the dragon’s defeat in an 1829 Jersey account. Origin A landmark legend associated with La Hougue Bie in Jersey, published in English in 1829. Atlas record 1829 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The forged letter that steals the victory Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

A landmark legend associated with La Hougue Bie in Jersey, published in English in 1829.

The lord of Hambye defeats the dragon. His companion claims the credit and brings the widow a letter he says her husband wrote. What the man says in his sleep one night undoes his story. In the legend, the chapel on La Hougue Bie recalls this second part of the tale.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1829 · La Hougue Bie, Jersey
    The Mirror of Literature · A Tour in the Island of Jersey · no. 396 · Published collection

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