: Finally, Constantin Brâncoveanu himself was beheaded.
: Historical legends tell of the youngest, Matei (only 12), momentarily faltering in fear. His father steadied him, saying it was better to die a thousand times than to leave the ancient faith. Matei then bowed his head to the executioner.
: One by one, the four sons were beheaded before their father's eyes so he would witness their deaths.
The ballad captures the heartbreaking climax of their trial:
: Finally, Constantin Brâncoveanu himself was beheaded.
: Historical legends tell of the youngest, Matei (only 12), momentarily faltering in fear. His father steadied him, saying it was better to die a thousand times than to leave the ancient faith. Matei then bowed his head to the executioner. : Finally, Constantin Brâncoveanu himself was beheaded
: One by one, the four sons were beheaded before their father's eyes so he would witness their deaths. Matei (only 12)
The ballad captures the heartbreaking climax of their trial: : Finally, Constantin Brâncoveanu himself was beheaded