The three-legged stool or ,,tronozac”, known for its simplicity and practicality, has a long history dating back thousands of years. Its origins go back to prehistoric times, when people first realized the need for a portable and stable place to sit. The earliest three-legged stools were made of roughly processed wood and were used for their stability on uneven ground—three…
The coat of arms of Sicily
Sicily, also known by its Greek name Trinacria, is the largest island in the Mediterranean and one of the Italian regions. The coat of arms of Sicily is one of the oldest and most recognizable symbols of this Italian region. The coat of arms depicts three bent legs radiating from the central head of Medusa. This symbol originates from ancient…
Throwing a Sieve at a Wedding
Throwing a sieve at a wedding is an old Serbian custom practiced in many parts of Serbia. This ritual has its roots in beliefs related to the fertility and happiness of the newlyweds. When the newlyweds arrive at their new home after the wedding, usually the groom’s house, the bride takes a sieve from her mother-in-law, which the mother-in-law has…