Neringa
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Neringa is a giantess who, according to folk etymology, lived on the seashore and formed the Curonian Spit. She is known for helping fishermen.
When
- First attested
- 543 CE
- Attested period
- 543 – 543
- Historical notes
- Folk etymology for Neringa Municipality.
Relationships
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In 543, according to the folk etymology for the name of Neringa Municipality, there was a giantess girl named Neringa on the seashore formed the Curonian Spit, who helped fishermen.”
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