02375cam a22003373u 4500 45321 UtSlPG 20260610134035.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11032689 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Mijatovich, Elodie Lawton, 1825-1908 Serbian Folk-lore Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-04-05 Produced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Serbian Folk-lore" by Elodie Lawton Mijatovich and W. Denton is a collection of translations of Serbian folk tales, likely written in the late 19th century. The book aims to preserve and present traditional stories that have been passed down through generations in Serbia, providing insight into the culture and mindset of the people. The collection includes various tales characterized by mythical creatures, moral lessons, and elements of adventure. The opening of the collection features an introduction that emphasizes the importance of folk-lore as a valuable cultural artifact, necessary for understanding the history and traditions of a nation. It discusses the recognition of folk tales as more than just entertaining narratives but as significant contributors to the understanding of a society's past. Following the introduction, the first story, "The Bear's Son," introduces a young boy raised by a bear who desires to explore the world and become strong enough to face the dangers he encounters. This tale illustrates themes of strength, identity, and the quest for independence, laying the foundation for the types of narratives the book will explore, reflecting the rich tapestry of Serbian folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Folklore -- Serbia Tales -- Serbia Denton, W. (William), 1815-1888 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45321 86160 86160