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The Water of Prizren’s Fountain

In short: In Prizren, people say that drinking from the Shatërvan fountain makes you stay in the town.

The Water of Prizren’s Fountain · Water that ties you to a town FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 237 The Water of Prizren’s Fountain In Prizren, people say that drinking from the Shatërvan fountain makes you stay in the town. Origin Shatërvan, Prizren, Kosovo Atlas record 2021 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF Water that ties you to a town Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Shatërvan, Prizren, Kosovo

KohaVision’s 2021 report presents the saying through conversations with people visiting the square. Some recall examples they have heard, while others question it from their own experience. The fountain gives people a place to pass on a short saying about becoming attached to a town.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2021 · Shatërvan, Prizren, Kosovo
    KohaVision · The legends of Prizren, passed down over the years · 7 June 2021 · Field documentation

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