Near Chlum hill by Břvany, scattered boulders resemble stooping or upright human figures. They are supposedly people petrified as punishment for breaking a religious commandment and working on a holy day. According to legend, they must remain here with their lord until Judgment Day, when they will be released.
Location and map
- Place
- Břvany
- Municipality / starting point
- Břvany
- District / region
- Louny
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 8 km NW of Loun
Near Chlum hill by Břvany, scattered boulders resemble stooping or upright human figures. They are supposedly people petrified as punishment for breaking a religious commandment and working on a holy day. According to legend, they must remain here with their lord until Judgment Day, when they will be released.
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Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 76
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.