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LEGEND OF SAINT GEORGE AND SAINT BARBARA
Sanja Škrgatić
Abstract
In many european countires Saint George is regarded as the protector of shepherds, agriculture and plants. A great number of churches in Littoral region is dedicated to this saint. About the church of Saint George situated between Bribir and Selce local people know an interesting legend. It’s a story about competition between Saint George and Saint Barbara. They had to jump from one hill to another and Saint George succeeded but Saint Barbara didn’t.
Keywords
Saint George; Saint Barbara; christian legend; Bribir; Selce
Hrčak ID:
332456
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Publication date:
9.12.2004.
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