As you may know, behind Aeternum is a small company based in Brittany (in southern Finistère, to be precise). And it is well known that this region lives to the rhythm of legends, myths, and magical practices that are more or less well known (Brocéliande, Merlin, the Fairy Viviane, the Alignments, and many others). Thus, to shed light on our beautiful region, we will regularly publish little-known legends from Breton history.
Let us discover together the legend of the dragon of Batz Island, located in the far north of Finistère...
On this island, off the coast of Brittany, a fearsome dragon once lived. This monster, with its shimmering scales and piercing eyes, spread terror among the island's inhabitants. It ravaged the crops, devoured the livestock, and the villagers lived in constant fear of its attacks.
The inhabitants' prayers, addressed to the gods and saints, seemed to go unanswered. Despair filled their hearts, and the situation was becoming increasingly unbearable. One day, a village elder remembered the stories of Saint Pol Aurélien, a monk known for his wisdom and divine powers. The inhabitants then decided to ask for his help.
Saint Pol Aurélien, moved by their distress, agreed to come to the island. As soon as he arrived, he realized the extent of the devastation caused by the dragon. He spent several days praying and meditating, seeking a way to free the island from this scourge without shedding blood.
One morning, guided by a divine vision, Saint Pol Aurélien headed toward the cave where the dragon was hiding. With unshakable faith and calm determination, he faced the monster. To everyone's surprise, instead of attacking, the dragon calmed down at the sight of the holy man. Saint Pol Aurélien approached gently, chanting prayers and sacred incantations. Enchanted by the monk's words, the dragon allowed itself to be tamed.
With great patience and infinite kindness, Saint Pol Aurélien managed to persuade the dragon to leave the island. He guided the creature out of the cave, across the devastated hills and fields, to the sea. Amazed and grateful, the villagers watched this miraculous scene unfold before their eyes.
When they reached the shore, Saint Pol Aurélien bid farewell to the dragon and blessed it one last time. The dragon plunged into the water and disappeared over the horizon, taking with it the threat that had weighed upon the island.
From that day on, Batz Island regained its peace and prosperity. As a sign of gratitude, the inhabitants built a chapel in honor of Saint Pol Aurélien, now in ruins, where Sainte Anne Chapel stands today.
Par Olivier of Aeternum
Passionate about esoteric traditions and the history of the occult from the earliest civilizations to the 18th century, I share some articles on these topics. I am also co-creator of the online esoteric shop Aeternum.
