Hidden Symbolism
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Poznań, the fifth-largest city in Poland, is famous for its charming old town, colorful Renaissance-style buildings, and a town clock where mechanical goats bump their heads at noon. It’s also known for St. Martin’s croissants, which are enjoyed all over Poland. But Poznań has a very strange tradition that might seem puzzling to visitors who…
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The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiralling horn projecting from its forehead. “’This is a child!’ Haigha replied eagerly, coming in front of Alice to introduce her, and spreading out both his hands towards her in an Anglo-Saxon attitude. ‘We only…
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A mermaid is a mythical sea-dwelling creature, often described as having the head and body of a woman and fish’s tail below the waist. Whoever looks into the water sees his own image, but behind it living creatures soon loom up; fishes, presumably, harmless dwellers of the deep-harmless, if only the lake were not haunted.…
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A Journey Through Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales Welcome to my blog, where I dive deep into the enchanting world of myths, legends, and fairy tales from Europe. Here, you’ll find a treasure trove of stories that have shaped cultures and captivated hearts for generations. Think of it as a journey through the realms of…