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Horse 47, Sharatz

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A medium-sized glazed horse figurine with its front right hoof raised as if preparing to step forward. The body is a fanciful turquoise color painted with a pattern of black flower-like cruciform designs. The tail, mane, forelock and hooves are also painted black. "China" is painted underneath to indicate country of manufacture. 47. Sharatz. The horse of King Marko, the chief legendary hero of Serbian folk lore. Sharatz and Marko are reputed to be slumbering in a cave upon Mount Urvina, from which they will both return to liberate Serbia, when once Sharatz has finished eating the bales of hay stored up in this cavern as its fodder.Exhibit label:SHERATZ [sic], THE HORSE OF KING MARCO [sic] OF SERBIA.A gift from Smirt, the Master of Gods.—Smirt.

Source: VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)

Language: English

Topic: Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies

Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7153684443

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