The Duchy of Savoy, located in what is now part of France and Italy, played a key role in the geopolitics of Early Modern Europe. It was known for its strategic position and its ability to navigate between larger powers like France and the Holy Roman Empire.Mythology in the region often focused on legends of knights, saints, and mountain spirits, reflecting the region's alpine geography. Tales of magical creatures in the forests and mountains remained a part of Savoyard folklore.