SloveniaThe article discusses the legend of the prophecy at Lurnsko polje in western Koroška, Slovenia. The area is associated with an ancient Slovenian sanctuary and a battle between early Slovenian pagans and Bavarian conquerors in the 8th century. According to local tradition, a sacred site once stood there, surrounded by three linden trees, where Slovenians gathered before the battle. A mysterious prophecy, inscribed in German at the entrance of the small Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, claims that when the lindens grow for the third time, the Slovenians will return for revenge. Today, three lindens stand near the church, leading some to believe they might be the third generation of trees on the site. The legend also mentions a 'bloody mold' (Blutmolde), where soil is said to have darkened from the blood of fallen warriors, and ancient weapons buried beneath the field, which are expected to be uncovered during a future great war. The legend is documented in Jakob Kelemen's book, mentioning the return of the Borut Kingdom, a sleeping warrior, and King Matjaž rising from the mountain. Despite varying interpretations, the site remains a significant part of Slovenian heritage.
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