A certain pond in the Harz mountains is said to be inhabited by the Devil himself - and he uses rather unusual methods in order to keep trespassers away.
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The Devil is known for being a master architect. Large constructions such as barns or even churches are but a night's work for him.
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Once, the Devil tried confessing his sins, and receive the sacrament of absolution.
Which was rather awkward, for all concerned.
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Only a few particularly depraved villains get the dubious honor of being escorted on the Devil's own Black Ship of Hell.
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An undertaker in Magdeburg once made a deal with the Devil in order to protect himself in battle.
But this did not save him, in the end.
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While God might sometimes punish sinners, the Devil is unsurpassed in meting out creative tortures to the worst of villains.
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