RATHER MACABRE
Although I knew a little about the Golem, it wasn’t until I went to Prague with my Mother a long time ago that she «introduced him to me.» Her story was filled with laughter and although I can’t remember too much about what she told me, I am sure that there would have been a side which was highlighted by her own fantasy. As I was going to see the exhibition at the Jewish Cultural section, I brushed up my rather scanty knowledge. This is what I found The Golem is a mythical creature created out of clay that is brought to life. The most famous version of the legend is set in late 16th century Prague. The High Rabbi Lowe, a man learned in kabalistic lore, forms a man-like creature out of clay and then bring it to life by inserting a shem (capsule) with a written magic formula into its mouth. He also writes the German word for truth, anmauth, on its forehead. The Golem, which is given the name Joseph, does the work around the Jewish Quarter of Prague, sweeping the streets, carrying wat