The Sagas of Veluwe
Collection of Dutch fairy tales from the Veluwe region.
The *Veluwsche Sagen*, or Sagas of Veluwe, is a set of Dutch fairy tales originating from the eastern part of the Netherlands, specifically the Veluwe region in the province of Gelderland. These stories were compiled by Gustaaf van de Wall Perné and released across two separate books. The first volume includes fourteen tales, such as "De Groote en de Kleine Hul," "Ontstaan van het Uddeler- en Bleeke meer," "Een sprookje van Pomphul," "De witte juffer van Hoog Soeren," "Van d'Aard-Mansberg en d'Echoput," "De wilde jacht," "Wichard Sage," "De zwarte vrouw van Starveren," "Legende van het Solsche gat," "De Rookberg of Buntermansberg te Nunspeet," "Het Ruitergat," "Het Spook bij het Solsche gat," "De Hooge Duvel en de Rooie Heg," and "Om den Heerd." The second volume contains eight tales: "De Boomen van Drie," "Hoe de Gruwel aan zijn paard kwam," "Veurgezicht," "De Juffer van Kwoadenoord," "Toen de Schipper door den Booze gehaald werd," "De Toovenaar en de Schipper," "Bia's Bruidsvaart," and "De Woeste Hoeve."
- Field
- Folklore and fairy tales
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Known for
- Collecting and publishing the Veluwsche Sagen
- Volumes
- Two volumes (first with 14 tales, second with 8 tales)
Lore & Background
Gustaaf van de Wall Perné compiled the Veluwsche Sagen, drawing from the folklore of the Veluwe area in Gelderland. The first volume contains fourteen fairy tales, including titles such as 'De Groote en de Kleine Hul' and 'Ontstaan van het Uddeler- en Bleeke meer'. The second volume contains eight fairy tales, such as 'De Boomen van Drie' and 'Hoe de Gruwel aan zijn paard kwam'.
Reader's Guide
The Veluwsche Sagen serve as a record of regional Dutch folklore, preserving tales that were likely passed down orally in the Veluwe region. The collection's significance lies in its documentation of local narratives, including legends about natural features like the Uddelermeer and Bleeke Meer. The work has been partially translated into English, with translations of specific tales available online, indicating ongoing interest in these stories. As a historical reference, the Sagas offer insight into the cultural heritage of the Eastern Netherlands.
Did You Know?
- The first volume of the Veluwsche Sagen contains fourteen fairy tales.
- The tales were collected by Gustaaf van de Wall Perné.
- Some tales have been translated into English by Arthur Koopmans and Eva Weggelaar.
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