Lesko Stone
Despite its name, it is located in the village of Glinne.
Folklore
The stone is an important aspect of local culture with a number of legends related to its shape and origin. The most popular of those is related to the 16th century church in Lesko which claims the stone is a remnant of a failed attempt by the devil to destroy Christianity in the area. A variation of this story links the stone to a number of monasteries in the area. Many more legends exist and some of them are told on plaques currently fixed to the stone.
Mentions in Culture
Because of its location on the main route through the Bieszczady Mountains the Lesko Stone is mentioned several times in literature. The stone's beauty was an inspiration for a poem specifically about it written by Aleksander Fredro and also appears in his other works. It was also written about by Oskar Kolberg, Stanisław Staszic, and Wincenty Pol among others.
References
- ^ Węgrowicz, Andrzej (7 May 2019). "Leski Kamień, pierwsza skała pod ochroną". Otwarty Przewodnik Krajoznawczy (in Polish). Retrieved 5 November 2024.