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FOLKLORE / CASSEUR DE BOIS
LE CASSEU DE BOIS (= the branch-breaker) entity of Berry, central France, who may challenge the peasant as he gathers firewood Date: 1855
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1855 Berry Bois Breaker Challenge Entity Firewood Folklore Gathers Peasant
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This evocative 19th-century image captures the haunting tale of the Casseur de Bois, a local entity believed to inhabit the forests of Berry, central France. Dating back to 1855, this folklore figure is depicted as a mischievous spirit who would challenge and test the courage of unsuspecting peasants as they gathered firewood. The Casseur de Bois, also known as 'Le Casseu' or 'the branch-breaker,' was said to hide in the dense woods, waiting for the perfect moment to appear before the startled peasant. With a swift and powerful strike, the entity would break the branch the peasant was holding, startling them and testing their quick reflexes. The legend of the Casseur de Bois served as a reminder to the people of Berry to respect the natural world and to be mindful of their surroundings while working in the forest. This image, with its atmospheric depiction of the woodland setting and the ominous figure of the Casseur de Bois, has captured the imagination of generations and continues to intrigue and fascinate those who encounter it. The ethereal quality of the photograph, with its soft focus and muted colors, adds to the sense of mystery and wonder, transporting us back in time to a world where folklore and nature were deeply intertwined.
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