Folklore Bridge of Arta
the idea major edifice can not built without human sacrifice ( building in of person) common in folklore of other balkan peoples such bulgarians, albanians, serbs , romanians; example, romanian legend of meşterul manole. masterbuilder being forced sacrifice wife in way common theme in folk songs. recurring plot element masterbuilders decision sacrifice woman comes first building site bring them food. 1 break promise , tell wives come late, , wife of honest 1 sacrificed.
one of legends associated merlin vortigern, king of celts, building tower defend himself ambrosius , uther pendragon. bridge of arta, whenever finished 1 day s work on tower collapse in night , vortigern s advisors recommended sacrificing child , mixing blood mortar prevent collapse.
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