Yakdessagala: The Legendary ‘Rock of the Curse’ and Its Place in National Folklore
Introduction: A Mountain of Mythological Importance Within the Kurunegala District lies Yakdessagala, a mountain whose significance is derived not from its geology, but from its central role in the foundational narrative of the Sinhalese people. Known as the “Rock of the She-Devil,” Yakdessagala is identified in Sri Lankan folklore as the site from which Queen […]