Legends of Tallinn
Olav's name is derived from the Scandinavian Olaf. Legend of master, who make Union
with Satan and built churches, it is used by explanation of St. Olaf's Church bilding story.
As well Olev is known in old folksongs.
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Legend of Old Thomas
A long time ago a poor widow named Kala-May lived in Tallinn with her son
Thomas. Kala-May went every day to the city market to sell some fish. Town guarders
knew Kala-May and his son as well and until May sold fish, she left Thomas with guarders
to the watchtower.
Thomas and guarders have lot of fun together. Thomas was unable to raise spear of
the land, nor shoot with crossbow. But guards said: "Thomas, we make you crossbow and
spear what fit only to you." So they did it.
Toomas was sixteen years old and every day he went to town to sell some fish.
thanks from fish an old monk taught Thomas to read and calculate. Thomas practiced