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1500s, WW2: The legend of the Golem dates back to the 1500s …
The Golem of Prague
What you need to know before your trail
Prague has a dark secret – it’s the legend of the Golem, a creature formed by clay which was built to scare off anyone who tried to get near the Jews. The Jews at the time were being persecuted and so Rabbi Loew, also known as The Maharal of Prague, created this Golem to protect his people.
This is what happened next through the eyes of a young boy….
Locations
Reset- Czech Republic - Prague
- A: Prague Castle
- B: Jewish Quarter
- C: Old Town Square
- D: Old Jewish Cemetery
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B) Prague - Jewish Quarter
D) Prague - The Jewish Cemetery
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Golem of Prague
Author/Guide: Iraene Cohen-Janca Destination: Prague Departure Time: 1500s, WW2
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