02906cam a22003853u 4500 66443 UtSlPG 20260610134531.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22018552 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Jewett, Eleanore Myers, 1890-1967 Wonder Tales from Tibet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Stories drawn from the Kalmükische märchen. Release date is 2021-10-01 The clever prince and the stupid brother -- The white bird's wife -- The promise of Massang -- How six friends sought adventure -- The secret of the Khan's barber -- The prince with the golden mouth -- The strange adventure of Schalu's wife -- The fortunes of Shrikantha -- Sunshine and Moonshine. Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Wonder Tales from Tibet" by Eleanore Myers Jewett is a collection of enchanting folk tales written in the early 20th century. This delightful anthology draws inspiration from various tales that originated in far-off lands, particularly Tibet, and features whimsical characters like the clever Khan's Son and the magical being known as the Siddhi-kur. The stories weave themes of adventure, magic, and moral lessons, appealing to the imagination of children and adults alike. The opening portion introduces the reader to the concept of the Siddhi-kur, a mysterious creature with deep roots in the oral storytelling traditions of India and Tibet. The narrative unfolds with the tale of a wise and clever prince who embarks on a journey to capture the Siddhi-kur, navigating through magical adventures and encounters with deceitful magicians along the way. The prince faces various trials, including transforming into different creatures to escape danger and seeking wisdom from a hermit named Nagarguna. As he learns about valuable lessons of humility and self-defense, the stories set the stage for a rich tapestry of magical and moral themes that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Tales -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region Fairy tales -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region Folklore -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region Day, Maurice, 1892-1983 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66443 107265 107265