Slovakia
Janosik – The Slovak Robin Hood
Janosik – The Slovak Robin Hood
What did Janosik do for a living before he became a bandit?
He joined the army.
Who was Valpurga?
A mysterious woman believed to be a witch who owned the cursed treasure.
Who created the Golem in Prague?
Rabbi Judah Loew.
What did Pan Twardowski want to gain from making a deal with the devil?
He wanted more power, wisdom and knowledge.
Why did Janosik and his band of outlaws rob the rich?
To give the stolen riches to the poor.
Where was the cursed treasure hidden?
Beneath an old church on a mountain in Croatia.
What word was written on the Golem’s forehead to bring it to life?
"Emet," which means "truth."
What did Pan Twardowski promise to the devil in exchange for magical powers?
He promised his soul.
What were some of the skills that helped Janosik escape from soldiers?
He knew the mountains well and used secret paths to escape.
What warning did Valpurga leave about the treasure?
Only someone with a pure heart and no greed could take the treasure; others would face punishment.
What happened when Rabbi Loew removed the first letter of the word on the Golem’s forehead?
The Golem fell to the ground and stopped moving, turning back into lifeless clay.
How did Twardowski try to escape the devil’s grasp?
He used magic to travel to the moon, riding on a rooster.
How did Janosik get captured?
He was betrayed by someone he trusted, who revealed his hiding place to the soldiers.
What happened to the people who tried to take the treasure?
They disappeared or faced terrible consequences, such as strange occurrences or possibly being punished by the curse.
Why did Rabbi Loew create the Golem in the first place?
To protect the Jewish community from danger and injustice.
What was the consequence of Pan Twardowski’s pact with the devil?
The devil eventually took Twardowski’s soul, as promised.
What do you think the story of Janosik teaches us about justice and heroism?
It teaches us that standing up for what is right, even at great personal cost, is important; heroism is about helping others, not seeking personal gain.
What lessons can we learn from the legend of Valpurga and the cursed treasure?
Greed leads to destruction; only goodness and purity of heart are rewarded; respect the unknown or supernatural.
What lesson do you think the story of the Golem teaches us about power and responsibility?
The story teaches that even the greatest power needs to be controlled; too much power without wisdom can lead to destruction; we must be responsible when using our abilities or influence.
What lesson do you think the story of Pan Twardowski teaches us about making deals and seeking power?
The story warns that deals with evil forces can lead to disastrous consequences; ambition for power without considering the costs can be dangerous; trying to outsmart evil may not work in the end.