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Oak of the Beggar Woman

2020-05-01 In Cult Identity Latvia Tree Zemgale region

Description

The circumference of the stump and stem of the oak remains – 5,10m. The secular tree of heritage value perished, because fire was set to it repeatedly in 2011. The remains of the stump indicate the location of the former holy place.

Narrative

The oak is also called – Beggar Woman’s Oak or the Ghost Oak. According to an ancient story it is said the Devil swings his children in it at midnight. Sometimes one gets the feeling that somebody is singing or talking at the oak.

Location

Coordinates: 56.61901, 25.57101

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