Folktales from Greece: A Treasury of Delights (World Folklore (Paperback))

While Greek myths are well known and amply represented, very few Greek folktales have been published in English. Now these acclaimed authors make 20 captivating folktales accessible to readers outside of Greece. Newly translated and retold, the stories range from the profound to the lighthearted, the haunting to the hilarious, and the spiritual to the secular. Numerous accompanying photographs and drawings illustrate aspects of Greek life and traditional folklore motifs. Perfect for storytimes and read-alouds, the tales will appeal to both young and old. Contents......Page 10 Preface......Page 12 Acknowledgments......Page 16 Introduction......Page 18 Part 1: Supernatural Beings......Page 28 Introduction......Page 29 Mirsina......Page 30 Note to "Mirsina"......Page 36 Loukas and Kalothia......Page 38 Note to "Loukas and Kalothia"......Page 42 Anthousa, Xanthousa, Chrisomalousa......Page 44 Note to "Anthousa, Xanthousa, Chrisomalousa"......Page 49 The Snake Tree......Page 50 Note to "The Snake Tree"......Page 56 Part 2: Tales of Transformation......Page 58 Introduction......Page 59 The Crab......Page 60 Note to "The Crab"......Page 65 The Seven Ravens......Page 66 Note to "The Seven Ravens"......Page 69 Brother and Sister......Page 70 Note to "Brother and Sister"......Page 74 The Goat Girl......Page 76 Note to "The Goat Girl"......Page 80 Part 3: Clever Folk......Page 90 Introduction......Page 91 Kallo and the Goblins......Page 92 Note to "Kallo and the Goblins"......Page 96 Stahtoyannis......Page 98 Note to "Stahtoyannis"......Page 103 What Is the Quickest Thing on Earth?......Page 104 Note to "What Is the Quickest Thing on Earth?"......Page 109 Thodora......Page 110 Note to "Thodora"......Page 114 Part 4: Stories with Strong Morals......Page 116 Introduction......Page 117 Human Greed......Page 118 Note to "Human Greed"......Page 120 Three Good Pieces of Advice......Page 122 Note to "Three Good Pieces of Advice"......Page 126 Alexander the Great and the Mermaid......Page 128 Note to "Alexander the Great and the Mermaid"......Page 131 The Princess and the Salt......Page 132 Note to "The Princess and the Salt"......Page 135 Part 5: Humorous Stories......Page 136 Introduction......Page 137 The Axe and Yannis......Page 138 Note to "The Axe and Yannis"......Page 141 Parents' Blessing......Page 142 Note to "Parents' Blessing"......Page 145 The Spiteful Couple......Page 146 Note to "The Spiteful Couple"......Page 148 The Eggs......Page 150 Note to "The Eggs"......Page 153 References......Page 154 F......Page 158 M......Page 159 W......Page 160 About the Authors......Page 162 About the Artists......Page 164 Provides twenty newly translated Greek folktales, retold by the authors; perfect for storytimes and read-alouds Provides 20 Newly Translated Greek Folktales, Retold By The Authors; Perfect For Storytimes And Read-alouds.