Mythological sakme
The Tricked Witch
A mythological sakme about a witch who steals cow's milk through a dishcloth, then on Joninės night misses the chimney when her broom is set the wrong way.
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Tales about witches
Accounts of witchcraft, livestock, deception and alleged harm. These document historical beliefs, not proof that accusations against people were true.
Mythological legend
Milking a Towel
A man comes to borrow a sharper axe and glances through a pantry door. Inside, his neighbour is milking a towel that hangs on the wall.
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The Farmhand Turned into a Horse
A mistress turns her exhausted farmhand into a horse for nightly rides to Šatrija. Removing the bridle lets him reverse the spell, but freedom leads to cruel revenge.
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The Farmhand’s Flight with the Witches
Witches invite their servant to fly to Šatrija. His own astonished cry, invoking the Virgin Mary, abruptly ends his journey.
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The Witches and the Farmhand
Adomas Ramanauskis watches his seven mistresses and follows their flight to Šatrija on Midsummer Eve. The horse he receives for the journey home becomes a surprise.
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The Witches’ Peas
Hidden in a beehive, a young man flies with two witches to gather peas in winter. A blossom reveals their company, but speaking of the journey costs him his life.
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