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Facts about The Dragon of Wawel Hill
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Prince Krak, or Krakus, is credited in some versions of the Dragon of Wawel Hill legend as the founding hero of Kraków itself.
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A cave beneath Wawel Castle known as the Smocza Jama, or Dragon's Den, still exists today as a popular tourist attraction in Kraków.
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After slaying the dragon, the legendary hero in some versions of the Dragon of Wawel Hill myth goes on to marry the king's daughter as his reward.
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In Polish legend, the Dragon of Wawel Hill dwelled in a cave beneath Wawel Castle in Kraków, terrorizing the city and demanding tribute of cattle and maidens.
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According to Polish legend, the Dragon of Wawel Hill was slain by a clever shoemaker named Skuba who tricked it into eating a sheep stuffed with sulfur.