Jaunutēni Devil’s Stone

2020-01-17 In Cult Identity Latvia Stone Vidzeme region

Description

One of the Devil’s Stones, it resembles a chair and lies in the river, a very picturesque site. The dimensions of the stone: volume of 20 m³, height of 3.50 m, circumference of 11.9 m. Other sites nearby: the Jaunutēni Cup-Marked Stone.

Narrative

“Once the Devil was fed up with life, he became angry and jumped into the Salaca River to drown himself. He threw himself in a whirlpool. When he was drowned his soul turned into a stone. This is why the stone is called the Devil’s Stone.” (1086, 6 Mazsalaca. Compiled by I. Ruberte. (Legends of Valmiera surroundings). 1999)

Location

Coordinates: 57.92166, 24.95583

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