Záboj and Slavoj, Mythological sculpture in Vyšehrad, Czech Republic.
Záboj and Slavoj is an outdoor sculpture by Josef Václav Myslbek in the Vyšehradské sady park at Vyšehrad, Prague. It shows the two warrior brothers Záboj and Slavoj, who according to the Dvůr Králové manuscript fought the German troops of Charlemagne and won the battle in 805. The sandstone figures were carved by Čeněk Vosmík in 1892–1895.
The sculpture was created in 1895 by the sculptor Myslbek and originally stood on Palacký Bridge. It was later moved to its current location to become part of a larger monument group.
These figures come from an ancient manuscript that was later revealed to be a literary creation from the 1800s. Despite this discovery, they remain part of how people understand Czech artistic heritage today.
The sculpture is located in Vyšehradské gardens and is easily reached via Prague's metro system with nearby stations. The location is open to visitors and invites walking, with the figures situated among park pathways.
The figures are based on characters from a manuscript that was later revealed to be a hoax created in the 1800s. Yet the sculpture endures as a genuine artwork, showing the complexity between history, literature, and artistic creation.
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