Near Žleby is a bare hill called Šibeničník or Šibeňák, once an execution site. After the execution of a man, perhaps innocent, a blazing fiery sword appeared here at night. People avoided the place for a long time afterwards.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Žleby
- Municipality / starting point
- Žleby
- District / region
- Kutná Hora
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 7 km E of Čáslavi
Near Žleby is a bare hill called Šibeničník or Šibeňák, once an execution site. After the execution of a man, perhaps innocent, a blazing fiery sword appeared here at night. People avoided the place for a long time afterwards.
Approximate location on the map
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Approximate location · municipality or area search. The distance comes from the sources, not a currently calculated route.
SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 390
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.