Why the Bird Kalchunda Has a Golden Beak and Feet. Nepalese Folk Tales

Beautiful and mysterious the state of Nepal is a country of astonishing contrasts, the homeland of the highest mountains, ancient cities, and impenetrable jungles. Its centuries-old culture is renowned for beautiful myths and legends. In the collection of Nepalese tales, you will learn about how a simple mortal outsmarted the very lord of the underworld, Yamraj, about the bird Kalchunda, whose songs so delighted a wealthy raja, about the beautiful daughter of the king of the forest, the lovely Lali-gurans, and much more. The artist Viktor Duvidov has illustrated more than two hundred books. He especially excelled in fairy tale themes. His bright, colorful illustrations open to us the mysterious and magical world of Nepalese folklore. For younger school age.