Farkából

Farkából is a term that appears in Hungarian folklore and mythology. It is often translated as "tailbone" or "coccyx" in English, referring to the final segment of the vertebral column in humans and other primates. However, its significance in Hungarian mythology extends beyond its anatomical definition.

In traditional Hungarian beliefs, the farkából is sometimes associated with the origin of life or the continuation of the soul. It is thought to be a repository of ancestral memories or a connection to the spiritual realm. Some legends suggest that the farkából plays a role in reincarnation, holding the essence of a person that can be reborn into another form.

The concept of the farkából is also linked to fertility and the birth of children. It is sometimes depicted as a point of connection between the physical and spiritual worlds, through which new life can enter the earthly plane. While not a prominent figure in major Hungarian myths, its presence in more localized folk traditions and apocryphal stories highlights its enduring, albeit often subtle, influence on Hungarian cultural understanding of life, death, and rebirth. The exact nature and interpretation of farkából can vary between different regions and storytellers, making it a complex and multifaceted element of Hungarian folklore.