February 14 is known all over the world as Valentine’s Day. However, this day has additional significance in Bulgaria. In Bulgaria, February 14 is the day of Saint Triphon (also known as Triphon Zarezan) – the patron saint of vine-growers and winemakers. Tryphon was born around 225. AD, in the Roman province of Phrygia (modern …
The most popular legends from the vicinity of Tomaszów Lubelski are those concerning the ‘Piekiełko’ nature reserve. It was established in 1962 and lies near the village of Łaszczówka. It is a protected place because of the large number of erratic rocks (Batiatic sandstones), probably brought here by the glacier. The largest of them have …
Hungary has a rich cultural heritage, including the legends and fairy tales associated with its regions. These stories take various forms in different parts of the country, but they all contribute to understanding Hungarian history and culture. One of the most famous stories is about the Táltosok, who originated from Transylvania. The Táltosok were wizards …
