The Edelweiss

A handsome young man fell in love with Edelweiss, a beautiful woman with white hair and grayish eyes. When he confessed his love to her, she challenged him with a great feat: to find a legendary flower that grew in the high mountains, a symbol of true love.– Beautiful Edelweiss, what is it that you … Read more

The Legend of Pyrene

Leyend of the Pyrenees

How the Pyrenees Were Created The legend tells that long ago, Geryon, a three-headed ogre, defeated and killed King Tubal, father of Pyrene. Pyrene, who was in love with Hercules and waiting for him to return from battle, fled to the forests of the plains—home to gods, demigods, and men—to hide from the horrible three-headed … Read more