Czechia, Prague (Jewish folklore)

The Golem of Prague

Folklore — not a documented case

According to a tale dating back to the 16th century, a being formed from clay and given life through magic in order to protect the community. Having become part of Prague's cultural identity, this tale belongs entirely to a religious and cultural folk tradition.

Dated to 16th-century Prague, this tale is one of the best-known stories in Jewish folklore.

The stories in this section are folk tales and legends; they are not verified, real events and should not be confused with the rest of the archive.

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