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Polabian Slavs

Okay, so a long time ago, before you were born, there were a group of people called the Polabian Slavs. They lived in an area that is now part of Germany and some other nearby countries. They were a group of people who spoke a language that was different from the people who lived around them.

The Polabian Slavs had their own culture and way of life. They grew crops, raised animals, and made things with their hands like clothes and pottery. They also had their own stories and traditions that they passed down from generation to generation.

Over time, the Polabian Slavs came into contact with other groups of people who were expanding their territories. Some of these groups were from other parts of Europe and some were Vikings from the north.

The Polabian Slavs fought with these other groups of people, sometimes winning and sometimes losing. Eventually, they were conquered by the Germans and assimilated into their culture. Today, the Polabian Slavs are remembered as an important part of European history and many people still study their language and culture.