Jūratė And Kastytis
Jūratė and Kastytis (Lithuanian language, Lithuanian: ''Jūratė ir Kastytis'') is one of the most famous and popular Lithuanian legends and tales. The first time it was recorded was in 1842, in the writings of . Since then it has been adapted many times for modern poems, ballets, and even rock operas. Since the heroine does not appear in Lithuanian mythology, the tale is likely of literary-romantic origin. Etymology The heroine's name, 'Jūratė', is related to words for 'sea' in Baltic languages, namely, Lithuanian ''jūra'' 'sea' and Latvian language, Latvian ''jũra, jũŗa'' 'sea, great mass of water'. Synopsis The plot greatly varies between the different versions. However, the basic facts remain the same. The goddess (sometimes described as a mermaid or ondine (mythology), undine) Jūratė lived under the Baltic Sea in a beautiful amber castle. A young fisherman named Kastytis was fishing and she fell in love with the handsome young fisherman. They spent happy times in ...
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