The Legend of Ros Beiaard

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The Legend of Ros Beiaard, also known as the "Procession of the Holy Blood" or "Procession of Dendermonde," is a famous folklore and cultural event in the city of Dendermonde, Belgium. It revolves around a mythical horse named Ros Beiaard and is celebrated in a grand procession that takes place approximately every ten years.

The legend tells the story of four brothers: Aymon, Renaud, Guiscard, and Richard, who were knights in the service of Charlemagne. These brothers were famous for their heroic deeds and, most notably, for their magical horse, Ros Beiaard. This horse was said to be enormous and incredibly powerful, capable of carrying all four brothers at once.