Krakonos/Rübezahl - Vrchlabi, Czech Republic
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Rübezahl (Polish: Liczyrzepa, Czech: Krakonoš) is a folklore mountain spirit (woodwose) of the Giant Mountains (Riesengebirge, Karkonosze, Krkonoše), a mountain range along the border between the historical lands Bohemia and Silesia.
Waymark Code: WMMT9Z
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/02/2014
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The respectful name is "Lord of the Mountains" or "Lord John". The Czech name, Krakonoš, is simply derived from the name of the mountains (Krkonoše (
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In legends Krakonoš is a capricious giant, gnome or mountain spirit. With good people he is friendly, he teaches medicine and gives presents. If someone derides him, however, his revenge is severe. He sometimes plays the role of a trickster in folk talkes.
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This statue is located in front of Krkonoše Museum in Vrchlabí (
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