The Devil-Worshipping Flying Thieves of Folklore

Deep in Dutch folklore, the Buckriders were feared bandits who allegedly flew through the night sky on the backs of giant goats. They were said to steal from churches and homes while serving the Devil himself.

These legends emerged from real criminal trials where accused outlaws were forced to confess to supernatural pacts. The authorities believed these gangs made ungodly oaths to the Devil to gain their magical powers. While they were treated as witches in court, they were actually organized criminal bands operating in the border regions. Their stories remain a chilling reminder of how medieval superstitions often twisted the truth about local crime.