Czech

The Czech Renaissance flourished in the Kingdom of Bohemia, particularly in Prague, where Emperor Rudolf II’s court became a center for alchemy and the arts. This era saw a blending of humanist ideals with local traditions, as well as the adoption of Italian Renaissance architecture and art. Czech mythology continued to be influenced by local Slavic legends, with creatures like the golem and spirits called vodníci, as well as Christian saints and miracles. The legends of this time often reflected the political and religious tensions within the region.