Slavic synonyms

His Starozitnosti Slovanske (Slavic antiquities), an attempt to record the then almost unknown history and literature of the early Sla y s, has still considerable value.

It was overrun by Slavic hordes, who have left their traces in many village names, and was one of the chief battlefields of the various powers - Byzantines, Franks, Venetians and Turks - who struggled for the possession of the Morea.

The latter is said to have married Pfemysl, a peasant who was found ploughing his field - a legend that is common in most Slavic countries.

Several causes, among others his Slavic nationality, which was likely to render him obnoxious to the Germans, contributed to his decision.

In consequence of the general national movement which is so characteristic of the year 1848, it was decided to hold at Prague a " Slavic congress " to which Sla y s of all parts of the Austrian empire, as well as those belonging to other countries, were invited.