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Serbian Folktales
The heroic, poetic, powerful tales of Serbian folklore reflect the nature of ancient South Slavic peoples.
Stories of the Serbian people are both poetic and strident, reflecting their proud heritage as Southern Slavs, who, in the years after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, swept South, taking over the lands of the once great Ancient Greeks, the Latins and the Thracians. Their folk tales echo the beautiful landscape and the intermingling with classic, heroic culture of the Byzantines. With a new introduction this powerful collection gathers together tales such as 'He Who Asks Little Receives Much', 'The Maiden Wiser Than the Tsar, 'The Biter Bit', 'Good Deeds Never Perish' and 'The Ram With the Golden Fleece'.
FLAME TREE 451 : From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of myths, folklore and the fantastic.
Stories of the Serbian people are both poetic and strident, reflecting their proud heritage as Southern Slavs, who, in the years after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, swept South, taking over the lands of the once great Ancient Greeks, the Latins and the Thracians. Their folk tales echo the beautiful landscape and the intermingling with classic, heroic culture of the Byzantines. With a new introduction this powerful collection gathers together tales such as 'He Who Asks Little Receives Much', 'The Maiden Wiser Than the Tsar, 'The Biter Bit', 'Good Deeds Never Perish' and 'The Ram With the Golden Fleece'.
FLAME TREE 451 : From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of myths, folklore and the fantastic.
- GenresMythology
256 pages, Paperback
Published February 27, 2024
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About the author
Jake Jackson
173 books171 followersSF and dark fantasy author but also a writer/creator of practical music books - Beginner's Guide to Reading Music, Guitar Chords, Piano Chords, Songwriter’s Rhyming Dictionary and How to Play Guitar. Other publications include Advanced Guitar Chords, Advanced Piano Chords, Chords for Kids, How to Play the Electric Guitar, Piano & Keyboard Chords, Scales and Modes and Play Flamenco. Also editor of Mythology books
Released EP Jakesongs on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, LastFM, etc and on CDBaby. Lifelong passion for fantastic worlds of any kind, from movies to fiction, art to music, posters, album and paperback book covers.
Jake Jackson is the artist name for Nick Wells, Publisher of Flame Tree Press / Flame Tree Publishing.
Released EP Jakesongs on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, LastFM, etc and on CDBaby. Lifelong passion for fantastic worlds of any kind, from movies to fiction, art to music, posters, album and paperback book covers.
Jake Jackson is the artist name for Nick Wells, Publisher of Flame Tree Press / Flame Tree Publishing.
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November 14, 2025
I‘m really happy I stumbled upon this book when I was visiting Serbia a couple of months ago✨
This book is indeed a captivating collection that beautifully captures the rich oral traditions of Serbia - the tales are filled with vibrant characters, moral lessons, and a blend of humor and wisdom; and each story reflects the cultural heritage and values of the region
The language is accessible aaand the illustrations enhance the storytelling, inviting readers into a magical world steeped in history
Overall, it's an engaging introduction to Serbian folklore that leaves a lasting impression - would definitely highly recommend it to anyone who has interest in similar topics/genre🫶🏻
This book is indeed a captivating collection that beautifully captures the rich oral traditions of Serbia - the tales are filled with vibrant characters, moral lessons, and a blend of humor and wisdom; and each story reflects the cultural heritage and values of the region
The language is accessible aaand the illustrations enhance the storytelling, inviting readers into a magical world steeped in history
Overall, it's an engaging introduction to Serbian folklore that leaves a lasting impression - would definitely highly recommend it to anyone who has interest in similar topics/genre🫶🏻
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