Legends of the city

How did the Mennonites get to Zaporizhzhia?

We know Khortytsia as the cradle of the Zaporizhzhia Cossacks, a symbol of freedom and military valor of our ancestors. Also, the famous Taras Bulba and Cossacks with a forelock stand before their eyes. But, much less is known about European civilization, which replaced the Cossack freemen on the banks of the Dnipro.

Cossacks and witches. Mysterious collaboration

Influential people, representatives of the government or the national elite often kept witches as advisers, because they knew that women are closer to the natural world, they feel better about people and their intentions. They say that the Cossacks actively enjoyed the support of witches, they themselves divined and practiced charms.

Stone fulfilling women's dreams

On the Sovutskа rock, the island of Khortytsia, there is a stone that can fulfill any desire, but ... only feminine! And you do not need to wait for the New Year chimes or fern flower on Ivan Kupala. Where did this legend come from and is it valid for today?

Cossack mirror strengthening marriage

On the territory of the Equestrian Theater Zaporizhzhia Cossacks retained an old mirror, the frame of which is made of age-old Zaporizhzhia oaks. It was transmitted by a representative of one of the ancient Zaporizhzhia Cossack families, one of the elders of which told of an old belief.

Catherine's chair

The rock of the archipelago closest to the right bank of the Dnipro is called Catherine’s Chair. It really resembles a huge, nature-made chair facing the island of Khortytsia.

Treasures of Kharakternyks

In ancient times on the Zaporizhzhia lands lived glorious warriors, who defended the land from invaders and attackers - the Cossacks. Among the Cossacks there were special ones, who had supernatural strength and special abilities. Cossack warlocks (kharakternyks) are descendants of ancient Magians.

Sword of Prince Sviatoslav

Archaeological finds indicate that on the Black Rock in the north of Khortytsia that at the mouth of the Dnieper, the Grand Prince of Kievan Rus Sviatoslav Igorovych was killed while he was returning from the campaign in 972. This ruler was known for his courage, good luck and knightly soul, but also for the fact that, going to the enemy, he warned him about it in the words "I'm coming to you!”.

Ghost ship

The waters of the Dnipro store no less values in themselves than the land of the island. Since the Dnipro Rapids were difficult to pass, and were strategically important for the Cossacks, a military facility, many weapons and ships, both enemy and local, drowned here.

Sword of Unity

An ancient Cossack legend that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Palace on Khortytsia

Do you know, that favorite of the Russian Empress Catherine II Field Marshal Grygorii Potemkin was going on legendary Khortytsia build their luxurious country palace is not worse than in Versailles.

The sanctuary on the island of Khortytsia is older than Stonehenge

Since ancient times, the Zaporizhzhia island Khortytsia was considered a sacred place. Historians say that the first written mention of our island dates back to the middle of the 10th century. It is also noted here that earlier it was called the island of St. George / Gregory, on which the sacred oak is located, and next to it there is a pagan sanctuary.

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