Harrison, Marion Chilton creator Stewart, Hugh, Mrs. 1878-1966 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Byliny Book: Hero Tales of Russia" by Marion Chilton Harrison is a collection of traditional Russian epic tales known as "byliny," likely written in the early 20th century. This book retells the stories of heroic figures from Russian folklore who dared to defend their homeland against invading forces, emphasizing themes of bravery, strength, and the importance of the land and its people. The tales not only serve as entertainment but also as a means of connecting readers, especially children, to Russian cultural heritage. The collection focuses on four main heroes: Volgá, a prince with magical abilities; Mikúla, a humble yet strong ploughman; Svyatogór, a giant whose strength is both a gift and a burden; and Ilyá, a peasant turned warrior who becomes a defender of Kiev. With these characters, the stories highlight their adventures, interactions with each other, and encounters with the formidable Tartar forces. The themes of loyalty, valor, and the struggle for freedom resonate throughout, as Ilyá, in particular, rises to challenge threats against his people, embodying the spirit of the Russian land. As children learn about these characters and their exploits, they also discover important lessons about honor, friendship, and the importance of protecting one’s home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The story of Volgá -- Mikúla the villager's son -- Svyatogór -- Svyatogór and Ilyá of Múrom -- Ilyá of Múrom and Nightingale the Robber -- The three ways -- Ilyá of Múrom and King Kálin. Release date is 2021-11-01 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.) Original publication data not identified Legends -- Russia (Federation) Byliny PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66643 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66643 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134534.0 66643