Chiropractic consultant and former research assistant Yola Dabrowski spends her personal time pursuing interests such as therapeutic hikes and live classical music. While residing in Poland, Yola Dabrowski developed a love of the country’s folklore.
One of the most well-known characters from Polish folklore is the Wawel Dragon. The legend originates from the 13thcentury and is based on the real Wawel Castle, which is situated in the city of Krakow. According to the tale, a dragon lived underneath the castle. In one popular version of the story, King Krakus promised his daughter’s hand to anyone who could slay the dragon.
While many failed, a young shoemaker came up with the idea to poison the dragon by stuffing a sheepskin with sulfur. Today, the story of the Wawel Dragon attracts visitors to the dragon’s cave in Wawel Castle. A statue commemorating the slaying of the dragon sits in front of nearby Wawel Cathedral. The bronze statue is fitted with a natural gas blowtorch and appears to breathe out fire.
