In the Heart of Seville: Legends Beyond Time

Embarking on an excursion through the streets of Seville, our students recently took the lead and each of them was tasked with presenting one of the legendary tales of Seville in Spanish. Despite the challenge, they all did an amazing job!

The legend of Justa and Rufina

Becky captivated us with the legend of Justa and Rufina. As the story goes, these two sisters were potters by trade, creating exquisite ceramics in the city. When they refused to sell their wares for a religious festival, their workshop was destroyed. The sisters, firm in their beliefs, defended their faith but ended being executed. It is said that the angels carried them to heaven and became the patrons of Seville. Becky's animated storytelling brought this tale to life against the backdrop of Seville's cathedral.

The legend of the beautiful Susona
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Walking by the ancient Jewish quarter, Shelley immersed us in the romantic legend of Susona, a tale of unrequited love and treason. Susona, a beautiful young Jewish woman, fell in love with a Christian nobleman. Blinded by love, she betrayed her father by reporting his revolutionary intentions to save her lover. Heartbroken after the death of his father, she devoted herself to helping others in need and demanded her head to be hung from the door of her house after her death as a warning of the consequences of her actions. In the so-called Calle de la Muerte (Death Street), Shelley told the story calmly but with full determination.

The legend of the Head of King Don Pedro
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Joseph concluded our excursion with the mysterious legend of the Head of King Don Pedro. In the dark corners of Seville's history, the legend tells of a king who met a tragic end, with his head separated from his body. The narrative unfolded as Joseph detailed the story in front of the niche that portrays the figure of the king.

Seville, with its ancient charm and mystical ambience, proved to be the perfect setting for students to explore and share these captivating legends. The excursion helped them to improve their language skills as they presented these legends in Spanish! The echoes of Justa and Rufina, Susona, and the Head of King Don Pedro linger in the air, leaving an indelible mark on our students' memories.

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