Tajemná místaATLAS OF STORIES AND LEGENDS
Sobotka · STORY FROM THE ATLAS

The fiery dog in the crypt

In the crypt beneath the main altar of the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, the ghost of a black dog appeared with flames bursting from its eyes and mouth. It showed itself only to wicked people.

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Place
Sobotka
Municipality / starting point
Sobotka
District / region
Jičín
Country
Czechia
Distance and direction
13 km W of Jičína

In the crypt beneath the main altar of the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, the ghost of a black dog appeared with flames bursting from its eyes and mouth. It showed itself only to wicked people.

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SOURCES OF THE STORY

Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 319

This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.

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