The flower of paradise and other Armenian tales

Abstract

This enchanting sampling of traditional Armenian tales was gathered by the author in her travels and translated from Russian sources. A broad selection of more than 50 tales is organized by type-myths and legends, animal tales, fairy tales, stories of everyday life, and wits and dimwits.Many of the stories are short and humorous, making them perfect for storytime programs and read-alouds. Stories are supplemented by background information on the people and their culture, including a brief history, discussion of folk traditions and food, recipes, photographs, and a bibliography