Folktales from Transylvania: Volume 1

By Kathakali Mukherjee

"Folktales from Transylvania" is a collection of traditional tales, carrying the essence of the rich cultural heritage of Transylvania. This region of Europe is known for its enchanting landscapes and mysterious lore. This book brings together stories that have been passed down through generations and collected by the 19th-century folklorist Josef Haltrich. From courageous shepherds battling mythical creatures to the God Almighty teaching life lessons through riddles, the collection unveils the characters from the Transylvanian soil. Along with priests, poor peasants, shepherds, and royalties, readers will meet magical beings like forest spirits, dragons, and supernatural yet friendly creatures that became part of life in their ancient castles and villages. With its evocative stories, this Volume 1 invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where history and myth intertwine, and human experience, along with his imagination creates storytelling a power to shape culture of a region.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5MG7P7H
• ISBN13: 9798280409408
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 197 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"