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Chindlistein Rock Formation

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Chindlistein Rock Formation

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  • Location: Vorderland, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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    May 16, 2020

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    Frauen sollen mit entblösstem Hinterteil den Chindlistein hinunterrutschen, um ihre Fruchtbarkeit zu steigern und den erhofften Kinderwunsch in Erfüllung gehen zu lassen, heisst es im Volksmund. Chris Nowak, Kunst- und Kulturvermittlerin aus Heiden, sagt, dass dies jedoch ein Chindlistein-Mythos aus neuerer Zeit sei. Doch wie entsteht ein solcher Mythos? Steckt vielleicht doch ein wahrer Kern in der Geschichte? Eine zweite Überlieferung besagt, dass während Hungersnöten und in Kriegszeiten Kinder beim Stein versteckt worden seien. Hat der Fels daher seinen Namen?
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    Location: Vorderland, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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