Mezziedi Devil’s Stone

Description

Dimensions above ground: 4,3 x 2,6 x 2,2 m, maximum height has been measured in the pit – 2,5 m, circumference 11,60m. On the E side there are two stairs, created naturally by means of shivers from the stone, while on its surface there is a small hollow (0,4 x 0,15 m). Medium-grained granite-gneiss.

Narrative

It is said the stone had been left behind by the Devil, who had went looking for a suitable place for his house. In the 1960ties initial archaeological excavations had been carried out near the stone. On the S and SW side of the stone now overgrown dug-up ground is seen.

Location

Coordinates: 56.55638, 25.46583

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Comments

Reference document: Cepitis Janis. Heritage stones of the Ancient Selonia. // published by “Vides vestis”, p. 22-23; Jakubenoka Lilija. Mythological stones in legends and observations on the left bank of the River Daugava.// “Daugavas raksti”, Riga, 2000; Jakubenoka L. Mythical landscapes and nature objects on the banks of the River Daugava in Aizkraukle district, 2007.

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