This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.

1913. In translating the following tales from the various Greek dialects in which they have been orally transmitted from generation to generation by the unlettered folk, Garnett retained native terms for the mythical personages who figure in them only when no adequate English equivalent could be found. Contents: mother of the sea, or story of Yianko; wild man; king of the birds; thrice noble, of the three Citrons; Nereid; tower of the forty Dhrakos and the king of the golden apple; Stringla princess; queen of the Gorgons; sugar man; quest of the golden wand; snake prince; widow's son; talking wand; beautiful princess. Illustrated.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Edited With Essays On The Science Of Folklore, Greek Folkspeech, And The Survival Of Paganism.

1909. With 21 illustrations. Contents: Part I. Social Life: The Turks of the Capital; Official and Military Turks; Denizens of the Palaces; Provincial and Country Folk; Holiday Life. Part II. Religious Beliefs and Institutions: Mosques and Their Guardians; Beliefs and Superstitions; Fasts, Feasts and Pilgrimage; Intellectual Progress; Mysticism and Freethought. Part III. Domestic Life: The Harem System; Family Ceremonies-(1) Birth and Circumcision Ceremonies; Family Ceremonies-(2) Marriage Ceremonies; Family Ceremonies-(3) Funeral Ceremonies; Turkish Homes and Home Life; and The Future of the Osmanli Turks. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Edited With Essays On The Science Of Folklore, Greek Folkspeech, And The Survival Of Paganism.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

1909. With 21 illustrations. Contents: Part I. Social Life: The Turks of the Capital; Official and Military Turks; Denizens of the Palaces; Provincial and Country Folk; Holiday Life. Part II. Religious Beliefs and Institutions: Mosques and Their Guardians; Beliefs and Superstitions; Fasts, Feasts and Pilgrimage; Intellectual Progress; Mysticism and Freethought. Part III. Domestic Life: The Harem System; Family Ceremonies-(1) Birth and Circumcision Ceremonies; Family Ceremonies-(2) Marriage Ceremonies; Family Ceremonies-(3) Funeral Ceremonies; Turkish Homes and Home Life; and The Future of the Osmanli Turks. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1909. With 21 illustrations. Contents: Part I. Social Life: The Turks of the Capital; Official and Military Turks; Denizens of the Palaces; Provincial and Country Folk; Holiday Life. Part II. Religious Beliefs and Institutions: Mosques and Their Guardians; Beliefs and Superstitions; Fasts, Feasts and Pilgrimage; Intellectual Progress; Mysticism and Freethought. Part III. Domestic Life: The Harem System; Family Ceremonies-(1) Birth and Circumcision Ceremonies; Family Ceremonies-(2) Marriage Ceremonies; Family Ceremonies-(3) Funeral Ceremonies; Turkish Homes and Home Life; and The Future of the Osmanli Turks. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

In translating the following tales from the various Greek dialects in which they have been orally transmitted from generation to generation by the unlettered folk, Garnett retained native terms for the mythical personages who figure in them only when no adequate English equivalent could be found. Contents: mother of the sea, or story of Yianko; wild man; king of the birds; thrice noble, of the three Citrons; Nereid; tower of the forty Dhrakos and the king of the golden apple; Stringla princess; queen of the Gorgons; sugar man; quest of the golden wand; snake prince; widow's son; talking wand; beautiful princess. Illustrated.