Rakotzbrücke (Rakotz Bridge), Gablenz, Germany
Hidden in Kromlau's Rhododendron Park, Rakotzbrücke is a 19th-century bridge that creates a perfect stone circle when reflected in the waters below it. Rakotzbrücke is often referred to as "Devil's Bridge," since the structure seems so impossible that it must have been built by, well, the devil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFLiUc1h808
Hidden in Kromlau's Rhododendron Park, Rakotzbrücke is a 19th-century bridge that creates a perfect stone circle when reflected in the waters below it. Rakotzbrücke is often referred to as "Devil's Bridge," since the structure seems so impossible that it must have been built by, well, the devil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFLiUc1h808
A ‘holed stone’ at Cam church, Co Roscommon.
In Irish tradition, these stones were often associated with making agreements, the contract being sealed by the participants joining hands/fingers through the hole and swearing an oath. These promises could involve legal pledges or even the exchange of marriage vows.
In Irish tradition, these stones were often associated with making agreements, the contract being sealed by the participants joining hands/fingers through the hole and swearing an oath. These promises could involve legal pledges or even the exchange of marriage vows.
Christian Warriors of the Byzantine Empire, the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.
Porta Nigra (Black Gate) in Trier, Germany, built by the Romans in 170 AD.
Krampus's name is derived from the German word krampen, meaning claw, and is said to be the son of Hel in Norse mythology. The legendary beast also shares characteristics with other scary, demonic creatures in Greek mythology, including satyrs and fauns.
The legend is part of a centuries-old Christmas tradition in Germany, where Christmas celebrations begin in early December. Krampus was created as a counterpart to kindly St. Nicholas, who rewarded children with sweets. Krampus, in contrast, would swat "wicked" children, stuff them in a sack, and take them away to his lair.
The legend is part of a centuries-old Christmas tradition in Germany, where Christmas celebrations begin in early December. Krampus was created as a counterpart to kindly St. Nicholas, who rewarded children with sweets. Krampus, in contrast, would swat "wicked" children, stuff them in a sack, and take them away to his lair.