The Legends of the Counts of Celje: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Witchcraft
The Legends of the Counts of Celje tell a story of power, love, and betrayal in medieval Slovenia. Count Herman II of Celje and his son Friderick II are central figures in this tale, with Friderick falling in love with Veronika, a nurse who was accused of being a witch. Despite their secret marriage, Friderick's father discovers the truth, leading to dramatic consequences. The story unfolds with elements of romance, intrigue, and tragedy, captivating the imagination of those who hear it.
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LEGENDS COUNTS OF CELJE
WRITE DOWN THE LEGEND USE ONLY THE CORRECT ANSWER AND THE RESULT SHOULD BE A CONCISED TEXT. 2
The Counts of Celje ruled Slovenia A 100 years ago. B in the 14th century. C in the dreamtime. 3
Count Herman II of Celje had 7 children including A Tom and Jerry. B Porgy and Bess. C Friderick and Barbara. 4
Friderick II was A a handsome knight and prince of Celje. B a king of Hungary and Bohemia. C a farmer. 5
He was married and had A two sons. B two horses. C two heads. 6
One day Friderick was hunting, and A he shot a deer with an arrow. B he got shot with an arrow. C he broke an arrow. 7
A A lady that nursed him was A Veronika B Barbara C his wife and they fell madly in love. 8
A But because Friderick was married he A divorced his wife. B killed his wife. C ran away with Veronika. 9
Then he married Veronika in secret and A built a castle for her. B kissed her. C called her a witch. 10
His father Herman II was . when he found out about the marriage A furious B happy C indiferent 11
and put Friderick in A a castle. B a dungeon in a tower. C a church. 12
A People believed Veronika was a witch, because A she was so pretty. B she could make the cows fly. C Friderick loved her so much. 13
Although the witch trial found her innocent, Herman II A had her drowned in a river. B burnt her at a stake. C had her drowned in a pot of water. 14
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