Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Happy Name Day, Šárka! Všechno nejlepší k svátku!

Today we honor Šárka.  Happy Name Day, Šárka!
Šárka is variant of Sarah, which is of Hebrew origin and means "princess".
In Czech legend, Šárka was a maiden who joined other women in declaring war upon men.  She tricked the men by having herself tied to a tree, and, after they came to her rescue, offering them mead laced with a sleeping potion.  After the men fell asleep the other women slay them.

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