The most interesting myths, tales, and legends collected by Nikolay Kun in one set! Legends and myths of Ancient Greece The history of world culture owes much to the astonishing world of ancient Greece and its myths. Names that have become synonymous for each of us: Hercules and Apollo, Narcissus and Laocoön, Odysseus and Helen of Troy. The legends and myths of Ancient Greece come alive on the pages of one of the most popular books by Russian historian Nikolay Kun, and the reader will easily start to navigate the complex twists of ancient Greek legends and myths after reading it. Tales of the African Peoples Nikolay Albertovich Kun (1877 – 1940) was a writer, historian, and educator, author of the popular book "Legends and Myths of Ancient Greece." Equally interesting is the collection "Tales of the African Peoples." In it, Nikolay Kun gathered stories from the Hottentots, Zulus, Kaffir peoples, Bechuanas, Ovaherero, Somalis, Sudanese blacks, and some other ethnic groups of Africa. In addition to the tales, the author provides a detailed description of each tribe, explaining the characteristics of their habitats, history, and way of life. The edition is supplemented with black-and-white illustrations and photographs. Gypsy Tales This book includes beliefs and tales of the Gypsies collected by Nikolay Albertovich Kun (1877 – 1940) – writer, historian, and educator, author of the books "Legends and Myths of Ancient Greece," "Tales of the African Peoples." Immerse yourself in the unique Gypsy folklore, where on the mountain peaks sit beautiful Keshali – the daughters of the king of mists – and captivate passing travelers with their gaze. There live golden-haired Urmas – magical fairies, who dance and frolic in their palaces during the day, and at night descend from the mountains to determine the fate of newborns. At the bottom of deep rivers lurk evil Nivash – water beings with fiery red hair, long beards, and horse hooves. There is no greater joy for a Nivash than to seize a person, extract their soul, and place it in a pot.
