Legends of Tallinn
In the reality the church
was named by Danmark king Olaf.
Also the weathercock Old thomas is related with legend. According the legend,
model of the weathercock was poor peasant, who had his glory when he hit the parrot on
the competition. Because of his low birth status he didn't have prize, so they awarded him
the honor of to be town guarder.
In making this essay I found out more facts than I expected. Thanks of that I know
now true stories of famious places in Tallinn and refresh my memory concerning legends.
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References
1. http://joonisfilm.ee/legendsoftallinn.htm read on 27.02.2010
2. http://www.english.eesti.pl/index.php?op=tallinn&site=myths_legends read on
27.02.2010
3. http://y.delfi.ee/norm/contest/29/1372967_MwG26C.jpeg read on 27.02.2010
4. http://www.hot.ee/heikman5/arhitektuur/oleviste.jpg read on 28.02.2010
5. http://www.cromwell-intl