This myth from Baltic mythology tells of Jūratė and Kastytis, lovers destined to be torn apart. Jūratė, Queen of the Sea and Baltic goddess who fell deeply in love with Kastytis, a simple fisherman. They lived happily for a time in the magnificent amber palace of Jūratė.

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