1. _Legen_ (_Ledjan_) (Frosten city). An ancient marvellous city which
is mentioned in Croatian folk-songs and tradition. _Leden_ means
_frozen_, _icy_.
2. _Regoč_, _Regoc_ (Reygoch). A huge simple giant of fairy kin. He is
mentioned by the poet _Gjorgjić_, of Dubrovnik (Ragusa), in his
_Marunko_.
The name _Kosjenka_ is derived from _kose_ (hair), and indicates the
little fairy’s flowing tresses.
Apart from being a simple fairy-tale, this story contains an allegorical
element. _Reygoch_, the benevolent, simple-minded giant, is a character
from _Marunko_, by the poet Gjorgjić, of Dubrovnik. The city of _Legen_,
or _Ledjan_ (which, to all intents and purposes, means “frozen”), is to
be found in Croatian folk-tales and ballads.