According to Václav Krolmus's notes, a black hen was sacrificed here in pagan times. Later a ghost appeared in its form. People believed it was an enchanted spirit awaiting release, signalling that they should sacrifice a black hen to it, after which it would reward them with wealth.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Jivno - Hrad
- Municipality / starting point
- Jivno
- District / region
- Rakovník
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 6 km NE of Křivoklátu
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 155
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.