Spottfratze, ca. 1450
ursprünglicher Standort: westliche äußere Stadtmauer im Bereich des Kiliansturms
Der Zungenblecker mit der eindeutigen Aufforderung "Leck mich am...” sollte die mit dem Westwind kommenden bösen Geister, Krankheiten und Leid von den Gerolzhöfern abhalten.
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Original location: the western outer city wall in the area of Kilian's Tower.
This figure with his tongue sticking out with the rather unique request to "lick my ..." was said to protect the residents of Gerolzhofen from the evil spirits, disease, and suffering that were thought to come with the west winds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 49° 53.995′ N, 10° 20.955′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. Marker is at the intersection of Grabenstrasse and Schulgasse, on the right when traveling west on Grabenstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Gerolzhöfer Frauenaufstand" / The Gerolzhofen "Womens' Revolt" (a few steps from this marker); Bürgerspital / Municipal Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beadle’s Tower
More about this marker. The marker is visible on the southern side of the city wall, easily see when walking west along the pedestrian path that follows that stretch of the wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.