De runderen van de heks zijn groot. Crypt.
In the small village of Drenthe, nestled deep in the Dutch countryside, there is a legend that has been passed down through generations. It is said that a powerful witch once lived in the area, known for her ability to control the weather and the land. But what truly set her apart were her cattle – massive, black beasts with glowing red eyes that seemed to pierce through the darkness.
The locals called them “de runderen van de heks” or, in English, “the witch’s cattle.” These creatures were said to be cursed by the witch herself, imbued with dark magic that made them grow to enormous sizes. They roamed the fields at night, their deep, guttural bellows echoing through the village and striking fear into the hearts of all who heard them.
But it wasn’t just their size that made the witch’s cattle so terrifying. It was said that they had a taste for human flesh, and would hunt down unsuspecting villagers who dared to venture too close to their territory. Many disappearances were blamed on the witch’s cattle, their victims never to be seen again.
Despite the fear and superstition surrounding the witch’s cattle, some brave souls still ventured out into the night to catch a glimpse of these legendary creatures. Those who were fortunate enough to survive their encounter described them as towering giants, with horns as sharp as knives and eyes that burned with an otherworldly fire.
To this day, the legend of “de runderen van de heks” lives on in Drenthe, a cautionary tale to all who dare to cross paths with the dark forces that lurk in the shadows. So if you ever find yourself wandering through the Dutch countryside on a moonlit night, beware – for you may just come face to face with the witch’s cattle, and find yourself at the mercy of their insatiable hunger.