what is the legend of lorelei in germany?
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Greetings! There are several legends surrounding this rock on the Rhine River in German folklore, the most common tale centering around a strikingly beautiful maiden (Lorelei)whose immense beauty so "enchanted" the men-folk, and because her lover was faithless and left her, she sought the love of others. As a result, the townsfolk charged her with being a witch, fearing she had brought sin to the town. She was brought before the Bishop and put to trial, but was declared innocent. Instead of death, it was ordered she serve in a Convent. Lorelei begged for death, but was denied, and as she was being brought to the Convent, she passed by a steep cliff, where it is said that she leapt to her death. The legend has it that she was turned into a Siren, and the sound of her singing so mesmerized the sailors who sailed past, prompting them to look up to the rock. Upon doing this though, their boats would crash against the rocks and sink.\n\nAnother version of the legend simply says that the beautiful maiden, Lorelei, was so grieved by the betrayal and loss of her lover that she hurled herself into the river. She was then transformed into a siren and her hypnotic singing could be heard echoing among the rocks, bringing sailors to their deaths.\n\nI hope this helps :-)
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The incredible variety of German beers (Pilsner, Lager, Altbier, Bockbier, Maibock, Doppelbock, etc.) and the history of the Reinheitsgebot (German beer purity law). \n\nOr talk about the nude sunbathers in the Englischer Garten (or along the Baltic coast).\n\nI'd say either one of these subjects would be highly entertaining.
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She was doing her german homework onday (aged 14) and had trouble translating.  Her mother called a friend who spoke german to help and he told her a story that stuck with her or something. Read the source, its from her own site.
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most fairy tales have the prince charming that comes to rescue the princess/damsal in distress...\n\nrapunzel - the prince saves her from being locked in the tower\nsleeping beauty - wakes the princess who is under the wicked fairy's spell\nsnow white - the prince awakens her from a spell as well\ncinderella - the prince saves her from a life of hardship by looking past that and still taking her as his bride (that may be stretching the point a bit!! ha ha)\nhope it helps a little!!
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depends on which type of fairy.\n\na simple wood sprite? the leprechaun.\n\nthe Lorelei....the little green man doesn't have a chance.\n\ndryads or nymphs...bye bye little green man.\n\nanything associated with water....bye bye  greenie..
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Gelert the dog!\n\nKilled by "the last prince" Llywelyn.  Complicated story about the dog protecting his baby from wolves (now extinct) in the 1200's but Llywelyn getting the wrong end of the stick.\n\nIt happened in a place now called Beddgelert (bedd = grave).  Lovely little place in north wales.
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Lot's of info here.\nhttp://german.about.com/
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Whoa!! small world.  My family is from that town.  I'm sorry I don't speak german or romanian.  Only russian.  You wouldn't happen to know the Ballmers would you?  I think there are several that still live there.
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try this site: http://www.ruegenwalde.com/pommern/pyritz.htm
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http://images.google.com.tr/images?q=Germany+2006&hl=tr
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Biel is one town that you must visit. Here are some Christmas themed events in Biel, Switzerland.\n1 - 3 December 2006\nSanta Claus Market, Aarberg\n2 December 2006\nChristmas Market, Büren an der Aare\n2 December 2006\nChristmas Market, Erlach\n3 December 2006\nChristmas Market 2006, Ins\n6 December 2006\nChristmas and Santa Claus Market, La Neuveville\n07 - 23 December 2006\nChristmas Market, Biel/Bienne\n10 December 2006\nChristmas Market, Nidau\n12 December 2006\nSanta Claus Market, Biel/Bienne\n12 December 2006\nSanta Claus Market, Nidau\n\nBiel - or Bienne, in French - is the only town in the whole of Switzerland where both German and French are spoken on an equal footing. For example, all the street names are given in both languages.\n\nHere you will notice the easy-going attitude that comes from the mixture of two languages. Biel has a throbbing New Town and an Old Town that will tempt you to stroll. Moreover, Biel is a traditional clock and watchmaking centre in which great store is still set by Swiss handwork. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from this town on the linguistic border to the lush, green hills of the Jura range or to the three lakes of Biel, Neuchâtel and Murten (Morat) that lie just outside the city gates.\n\n\n5 Good Reasons To visit Biel:\nThis centrally located, bilingual town in the exciting lake setting is the clock and watch capital of Switzerland.\nBeautifully preserved old town with a heavenly Gothic city church from the 15th century.\nThe gateway to the 3 lakes (Lakes Biel, Neuchâtel and Murten) that can be travelled by various routes in Summer.\nStarting point for trips to the Jura Mountains, the Lake District and the Bernese Mittelland. Pure Nature, mild climate, unspoilt landscape - the forest and vine-covered surroundings invite you to dally.\nMany sporting facilities in town and the surrounding region: hiking, water sports, cyclotourism, trendy sports, etc.\n\nFor more suggestions go to:\nhttp://www.myswitzerland.com/en.cfm/destinations/resorts/offer-Destinations_Resorts-General-9070.html\n\nMerry Christmas!\n\ncc
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I know the story, or at least "a" story.  I found one in Germany where it was called a "brautbecher" or "bride's cup". \n\nThe story is that a fellow wanted to marry a girl, but the father was against it, and said that when the fellow could make a cup that could contain two different drinks at the same time, where two people could drink one without spilling any, he would allow the marriage. \n\nHere's a link to one I found. \n\nhttp://www.thomasdalecompany.com/s-10336.html
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I'm not sure this work was ever translated into English - but the illustrations are fantastic. In German, it's titled "Kristallseelen" - a 1917 work. You can find it online at the link below - auf Deutsch!
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http://home.austarnet.com.au/linaeve/miss_celie.html
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Go to: http://www.passier.de/
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its from june 9- july 9 in germany
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In Germeny? Maybe Brezil or Ergentina, but maybe even Itelia!