Vajdahunyad Castle in City Park.
Vajdahunyad castle from the other side; today the Museum of Agriculture.
The statue of Anonymus: his face is hidden in the monk's hood symbolizing the fact that the identity of the 13th century chronicler is unknown, as even today we do not know more about him than that he worked at the royal court. His work "Gesta Hungarorum" written in Latin contains the Hunnish-Hungarian legends and the history of the "Magyar Conquest." Kamilla and I are holding his pen, since according to the legend, if you touch Anonymus' "style", you get inspired for writing for life.
Vajdahunyad Castle in City Park.
Vajdahunyad castle from the other side; today the Museum of Agriculture.
The statue of Anonymus: his face is hidden in the monk's hood symbolizing the fact that the identity of the 13th century chronicler is unknown, as even today we do not know more about him than that he worked at the royal court. His work "Gesta Hungarorum" written in Latin contains the Hunnish-Hungarian legends and the history of the "Magyar Conquest." Kamilla and I are holding his pen, since according to the legend, if you touch Anonymus' "style", you get inspired for writing for life.
That settles it, I need to go to Budapest to visit Anonymous' and touch his/her style and then I'll be inspired! :-) Thanks for all the beautiful pictures...I even recognize some of the places!
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear from you, Darrel. How is your new job going? I bet you are busy. And yes, you can start planning your trip now for next year.
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