Socks with frogs
Did it ever happen to you that your friend from another country looked at you in disbelief when you addressed your other half - my frog? Many people may be surprised by this, but it seems that in Poland we have a special love for these charming amphibians, and calling someone a frog is usually an expression of romantic feelings. That is why we recommend you socks with frogs. The original pair is a perfect gift for a loved one, but also for a friend, who may understand the phenomenon of frogs after such a gift. If you are looking for more models in frog climates, green patterned socks are also sure to work. The unique print can be associated precisely with cheerful amphibians. Surely you have heard the legend of a prince turned into a frog and freed thanks to the kiss of a princess. But have your ears ever reached the tale of a Torun raftsman? On the grounds of the Old Town Complex in Toruń there is a sculpture of a young fiddler accompanied by frogs. The statue, by Georg Wolf, was funded by the townsfolk. Since 1914, the location of the sculpture changed several times until, in 1983, the monument finally ended up where it is today. What did the brave raftsman do to earn the gratitude of the citizens of Toruń?
The legend of the Torun raftsman
In medieval times, Toruń was located on several trade routes, which allowed the city to flourish. The mayor wanted to expand the territory of Toruń to make room for new merchants and craftsmen. Bad luck that a witch lived in the man's chosen areas. When the mayor showed up to inspect the new lands, an ailing woman with two small children appeared before his eyes. As soon as she saw the dignitaries, she asked them for help and admission to the city. Unfortunately, her request was ignored, and at the same moment the woman assumed her true form. The witch announced that from now on the city would become inhabited by frogs. Before the men had time to react, the witch disappeared. From that moment on, daily life in Torun changed tremendously. More frogs could be seen in the streets than people, who began to hide in their homes in terror. The economy also suffered. Merchants, hearing the frightening tales, were afraid to come with goods to Torun, and they even stopped taking orders. The helpless mayor announced that whoever managed to fight off the scourge would be rewarded with a mountain of gold and the hand of his only daughter, who was famous for her beauty and extraordinary kindness. Just then, a young raftsman appeared in Torun and returned to his hometown. When his gaze met that of the girl, love was ignited in the young man's heart. The raftsman grabbed his fiddle, and as soon as the air caught their sounds, an amazing thing happened. All the frogs began to head toward the music. This is how they reached the wetlands that the mayor had previously wanted to settle. Since then, the frogs have been living in the wetlands on the outskirts of the city. A brave raftsman took the mayor's daughter as his wife, and legend has it that this was one of the most amicable marriages, which cared extremely for both people and other creatures.
