Myths and Folk-Tales of the Russians, Western Slavs, and Magyars - Curtin, Jeremiah
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Delve into the rich tapestry of Eastern European storytelling with Jeremiah Curtin's "Myths and Folk-tales of the Russians, Western Slavs, and Magyars." This meticulously prepared edition gathers a fascinating collection of fairy tales, folk tales, and mythology from Russian, Slavic, and Hungarian folklore. Explore a world of wonder and enchantment, where timeless narratives reflect the social history and cultural heritage of these diverse regions. From captivating Slavic folklore to the unique traditions of the Magyars, this book offers a glimpse into the beliefs and imaginations of…mehr

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Delve into the rich tapestry of Eastern European storytelling with Jeremiah Curtin's "Myths and Folk-tales of the Russians, Western Slavs, and Magyars." This meticulously prepared edition gathers a fascinating collection of fairy tales, folk tales, and mythology from Russian, Slavic, and Hungarian folklore. Explore a world of wonder and enchantment, where timeless narratives reflect the social history and cultural heritage of these diverse regions. From captivating Slavic folklore to the unique traditions of the Magyars, this book offers a glimpse into the beliefs and imaginations of generations past. Discover the enduring power of these classic stories, passed down through oral tradition and now preserved in print. This collection serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the folklore & mythology of Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Jeremiah Curtin (1835-1906) was a renowned American translator, folklorist, and ethnographer, whose literary contributions were pivotal in preserving Eastern European and Native American folklore. Born in Detroit, Curtin exhibited an early interest in languages, which burgeoned into a passion that would encompass over twenty languages throughout his scholarly career. A graduate of Harvard University, he embarked on extensive travels which would later inform and enrich his ethnographical work. In his seminal book 'Myths and Folk-tales of the Russians, Western Slavs, and Magyars' (1890), Curtin compiled an impressive array of stories and myths, painting a vivid tableau of the rich oral traditions of these cultures. His work was not merely anthropological; he carefully translated and adapted these tales to make them accessible to a Western audience, retaining their original spirit and literary charm. Curtin's dedication to cultural preservation and his mastery of languages enabled him to become a significant conduit between diverse folk traditions and the scholarly and general reading public of his time. His contributions have been instrumental in the study of mythology and folklore, providing invaluable insights into the narratives that have shaped cultures' identities across the world.