Brother of Lech and Czech in Slavic lore NYT Crossword Clue

Brother of Lech and Czech in Slavic lore NYT Crossword Clue

Let’s find the answers to Brother of Lech and Czech in Slavic lore NYT for the October 12, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.

Hints

• Answer Contains 3 letters
• Start with R and end with S.
• Possible solutions are RES,RAS,RUS.

Answer

The answer to the Brother of Lech and Czech in Slavic lore NYT crossword clue is "RUS."

The crossword clue "Brother of Lech and Czech in Slavic lore" with the answer "RUS" refers to an old legend about the founding of Slavic nations. According to the story, three brothers—Lech, Czech, and Rus—set out to explore and settle new lands.

Each of them became the progenitor of a different Slavic people: Lech founded Poland, Czech established the Czech lands (modern-day Czech Republic), and Rus gave rise to the Eastern Slavic peoples, including the Russians. This myth is an important part of Slavic folklore, symbolizing the ancient unity and shared origins of these nations.