High above the city of Prague, on the grand towers of St. Vitus Cathedral, a weather vane in the form of a rooster stands with a greenish patina, a silent guardian over the city. This rooster is not just a figure against the sky; it carries with it a tale of faith and protection.
According to legend, a rooster was sacrificed alongside Saint Vitus as part of a ritual against sorcery. This act immortalized the rooster as a symbol for Saint Vitus, whose patronage is invoked for protection against oversleeping, in line with the rooster’s natural role as the herald of dawn.
Today, the rooster weather vane serves as a reminder of this legend, embodying Saint Vitus’s virtues of vigilance and resilience. It is a beacon for those who seek the light of a new day and a symbol of the cathedral’s protective watch over Prague.
Beneath this emblematic rooster, the cathedral offers a majestic view of the city. Those who climb the tower are rewarded with a sweeping panorama of Prague, a cityscape that has stood the test of time, much like the rooster’s enduring watch.
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