The Botsaris tower was said to be haunted by the soul of the calf that was sacrificed when the foundations were laid. The calf (as might be expected) claimed to be the rightful owner of the house and protected the people who lived there. When the calf was bored in the nighttime, it would leave its crypt and stand beneath the arch throughout the night. Most passersby had nothing to fear from this spectre but woe betide anyone who had evil thoughts or intentions towards the tower’s owners. Nevertheless, everyone should be careful and respectful towards the calf, for if you got scared and started screaming, you could lose your voice forever. When the sun rose, the calf returned to the crypt.