so, they made a deal with god, that it would not harm the village in return for a tribute of a fixed number of plays, performed at decadal intervals. how very german.

however amusing this is, i hope that they don't prioritize this bargain with god, or the gods, as being of greater importance than the value of science.

but, it's a reminder that, even in germany, christianity has adopted a great deal of regional traditions. one wonders what pagan ritual this practice ultimately sources from.

https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/world/bavarian-towns-17th-century-vow-has-spared-it-from-coronavirus-pastor-says-436244/