Myths and Legends
Which Spanish region has the richest and most different folklore compared to the rest of Spain?
Galicia
what is one of the most popular dishes in Galicia
pulpo a la gallega
What was the Camino De Santiago?
Religious pilgrimage from across Spain and sometimes across Europe to Santiago de Compostela
What does Galicia border on all 4 sides?
West- Atlantic
East- Spain
North- Cantabrian sea / Atlantic
South- Portugal
What is the co-official language of Galicia?
Spanish
How many times should you jump over a fire if you want to rid yourself of evil spirits or garner good luck?
9
what are staple foods of Galicia? name 4
seasonal foods including, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, bread and cereals, nuts, honey and legumes, seafood, milk, veal meat and olive oil are also traditionally used in Galicia cuisine.
Which province is Santiago de Compostela located?
A Coruña, it is the capital
What is Galicia’s nickname
Galifornia or Spain’s Ireland
What is the sister language of Galician?
Portuguese
What are Meigas?
Shapeshifting witches that cause mischief
what are the ingredients in pulpo a la gallega?
octopus (pulpo), paprika, salt and pepper
What day did the Pilgrimage end for most people?
July 25, Día De Santiago
What weather Characterizes Galicia?
Lots of rain, cool mild winters, dry sunny summers.
What year was Galician officially acknowledged to be the official language of Galicia?
1981
What are the names of the mountain creatures that were said to leave Mount Paralaia on June 24?
Mouras
where can you find the best pulpo a la gallega?
Lugo
What does Santiago mean and what was its significance?
Santiago means ”Saint James”, he was the apostle that spread Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula and is the Patron Saint of Spain.
Name 3 prominent geographical features of Galicia
Possibilities: Lush Greenery, Galician Massif (mountainous region) in the East, lots of beaches, hilly, has the coast of death along the Atlantic, steep ledges toward the ocean
What led to the decline in Galician appearing in literary texts during the Dark Ages?
The centralization and oficialization of Castilian Spanish.
Why are there so many myths in Galicia?
Because Celtic Culture is marked by folklore and storytelling as a primary way to preserve beliefs and customs.
The Galician diet originated from a collaboration with who?
the Celts, the Romans and the early medieval pilgrims
What were they origins of the Camino de Santiago?
The route was originally a Roman trade route that followed the Milky Way *OR* Before this people also believed the shores of the Atlantic in Spain were the end of the world they believed they could meet spirits there when the sun set. The details of these festivals are lost in time.
How many provinces are in Galicia and what are their names?
What is día das letras?
The passing of the 1982 law of linguistic normalization of Galician created this day celebrating media in Galician in honor of Rosalia De Castro.