Globy meets Golem — ETHGlobal Prague Community NFT Exhibition

This POAP proves you visited the NFT Exhibition at ETHGlobal Prague 2025 and enjoyed this piece of community provided art. -- Prague is rich in culture, and the legend of the Golem is one of its most famous tales. In the 16th century, under Emperor Rudolf II, Prague’s Jewish community faced violent persecution. To protect his people, Rabbi Judah Loew—believed to possess mystical powers—created the Golem, a human-like figure made of clay and brought to life with Hebrew incantations. He inscribed “emet” (truth) on its forehead to animate it. For a time, the Golem guarded the Jewish quarter. But as it grew more powerful, it became uncontrollable, eventually turning violent and attacking non-Jewish citizens. To stop the chaos, Loew was promised an end to violence against Jews if he deactivated the Golem. He agreed, erasing the “e” from “emet” to form “met” (death), ending the Golem’s life. Legend says its body rests in the attic of the Old-New Synagogue. Today, the Golem still lives on—in Prague’s folklore, statues, and even cookies.