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 …
Ritual dances, as the name suggests, appeared during rituals. Only rudimentary information, excerpts on the subject, has survived to this day. The longest surviving ceremonial dances were wedding dances. The first dance at a wedding was that of the senior best man or starosta. In fact, these were figures at the wedding much more important …
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 …
