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The Hammer That Scared Away the Bears

Robledo del Mazo, La Jara, Toledo

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The Hammer That Scared Away the Bears

Curiosity · Robledo del Mazo, La Jara, Toledo

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The municipality's surname (Mazo, meaning 'mallet') comes from a water-driven mallet that was installed to scare off the bears attracted by the beehives of the first settlers. According to the municipality's article, the device was driven by the water of the Arroyo del Endrino and produced a loud rhythmic sound; it was devised by cowherds and beekeepers to frighten off the bears that came attracted by the honey.

Photo: LBM1948 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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