According to local lore, the 'Bahkauv' once lurked near Aachen’s warm springs at the 'Büchel'. Hidden among the narrow lanes, the scaly creature was said to frighten drunken passers‑by by leaping onto their backs. A bronze sculpture in the old town keeps this tale alive and invites visitors to explore the city’s storytelling traditions. Many encounter the figure without knowing the legends behind its fearsome appearance.
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