#lange wapper

Lange Wapper: A legendary giant and trickster of Antwerp folklore.

His origins trace back to a farmer finding a giant baby in a cabbage patch, who grows up to be a strong and helpful boy. Unable to care for the child, the farmer gave him up for adoption to a family in Antwerp. Growing up, Lange Wapper displayed remarkable strength and kindness, always ready to assist those in need.

One fateful day, he rescued an elderly woman from drowning in the Scheldt River, and as a reward, she bestowed upon him the magical ability to alter his size at will. Preferring his towering stature, Lange Wapper became known by the nickname "Lange Wapper," which translates to "Tall Wapper."

Known for his shape-shifting abilities, Lange Wapper would often disguise himself as a child to receive breastmilk, tease drunkards, and play pranks on children, earning him the nickname 'water devil' due to his eerie laughter.

One tale tells of Lange Wapper warning a drunk man to avoid future intoxication, while another recounts children being lured away by a wealthy stranger who turns out to be Lange Wapper.

In another story, a scheming woman named Stans van 't Gansken is punished by Lange Wapper for trying to exploit abandoned babies, and a fourth tale involves a woman with four lovers who meets her demise when Lange Wapper tricks her suitors.

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Lange Wapper x Laura Vargas

Ik heb de Mariabeelden in Antwerpen gekozen omdat ik deze standbeelden heel specifiek vind. Zij zijn heel mooi  en elk huis heeft een verschillende interpretatie, materiaal, grootte en kleuren van Onze Lieve Vrouw.