"turst" a form of Türst
Türst is a legendary figure from the Lucerne hinterland who dates back to pagan times. He is described as a "dreadful hunter", of whom people should beware on stormy days. Türst hunts in the tempestuous months through the villages, accompanied by a herd of dogs with only three legs. Statements about Türst vary from region to region.
Türst is a legendary figure from the Lucerne hinterland who dates back to pagan times. He is described as a "dreadful hunter", of whom people should beware on stormy days. Türst hunts in the tempestuous months through the villages, accompanied by a herd of dogs with only three legs. Statements about Türst vary from region to region.
"We who lived upon the lonely Armorican moors were accustomed to werewolves, vampires and tursts."
'The Walking Drum' - pg. 92 paragraph 8
Louis L'Amour published 1984
'The Walking Drum' - pg. 92 paragraph 8
Louis L'Amour published 1984
by Sergeantdan August 14, 2019