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Pandora's Jar

Women in the Greek Myths

by Natalie Haynes ...

Narrated by Natalie Haynes ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the
... Read more
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Mythology

by Edith Hamilton ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

14 hours 34 min

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human
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MYTHOLOGY

Your Future Is in The Past. NORSE MYTHOLOGY | GREEK MYTHOLOGY | CELTIC MYTHOLOGY. Succeed in Your Future by Discovering Legends of the Past

by NEIL LEWIS ...

Narrated by Perdens Studio ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

Experience the Incredible Stories of Long-Gone Civilizations and Their World-Changing Mythologies Today and in the Future.From the halls of Viking warriors to the mighty Parthenon and the deep forests and valleys of early Europe, history is filled with a vast array of rich Mythologies, amazing tales, impossible heroes, and fearsome monsters.Now, this incredible collection sheds light on 3 ... Read more

$31.54 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Experience the Incredible Stories of Long-Gone Civilizations and Their World-Changing Mythologies Today and in the Future.From the halls of Viking warriors to the mighty Parthenon and the deep forests and valleys of early Europe, history is filled with a vast array of rich Mythologies, amazing tales, impossible heroes, and fearsome monsters.Now, this incredible collection sheds light on 3
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Heroine's Journey, The

For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture

by Gail Carriger ...

Narrated by Starla Huchton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 32 min

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero ... Read more

$20.60 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero
... Read more
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Penguin Classics

by Bernard O'Donoghue ...

Narrated by Frank Turner ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is narrated by Singer/Songwriter and folk-punk icon Frank Turner. Frank Turner has released eight solo studio albums, the most recent of which was No Man's Land, which contained songs celebrating some of the most important women throughout history. This definitive edition is translated by Bernard O'Donoghue.Composed during the fourteenth century in ... Read more

$16.60 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is narrated by Singer/Songwriter and folk-punk icon Frank Turner. Frank Turner has released eight solo studio albums, the most recent of which was No Man's Land, which contained songs celebrating some of the most important women throughout history. This definitive edition is translated by Bernard O'Donoghue.Composed during the fourteenth century in
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Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

narrated by the author

by Lisa Schneidau ...

Narrated by Lisa Schneidau ...

Unabridged

6 hours 17 min

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn, of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses. ... Read more

$15.10 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn, of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses.
... Read more
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Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes

A No-Bullshit Guide to World Mythology

by Cory O'Brien ...

Narrated by Cory O'Brien ...

Unabridged

4 hours 25 min

Get this: Cronus liked to eat babies.Narcissus probably should have just learned to masturbate.Odin got construction discounts with bestiality.Ganesh was the very definition of an unplanned pregnancy.And Abraham was totally cool about stabbing his kid in the face.All our lives, we've been fed watered-down versions of the classic myths. In reality, mythology is more screwed up than a schizophrenic ... Read more

$21.97 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get this: Cronus liked to eat babies.Narcissus probably should have just learned to masturbate.Odin got construction discounts with bestiality.Ganesh was the very definition of an unplanned pregnancy.And Abraham was totally cool about stabbing his kid in the face.All our lives, we've been fed watered-down versions of the classic myths. In reality, mythology is more screwed up than a schizophrenic
... Read more
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50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12-Year-Olds -Tales of Imagination, Creativity, and Life Lessons

Morale Stores for Kids 9-12years old that teaches values such as kindness, honesty, bravery, perseverance and more.

by Julian Gaetana Andres ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

47 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12-Year-Olds :Tales of Imagination, Creativity, and Life LessonsMorale Stores for Kids 9-12years old that teaches values such as kindness, honesty, bravery, perseverance and more.Embark on a magical journey filled with wonder, creativity, and valuable life lessons in "50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12 Years Old: Tales of Imagination, ... Read more

$10.98 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12-Year-Olds :Tales of Imagination, Creativity, and Life LessonsMorale Stores for Kids 9-12years old that teaches values such as kindness, honesty, bravery, perseverance and more.Embark on a magical journey filled with wonder, creativity, and valuable life lessons in "50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12 Years Old: Tales of Imagination,
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Classics

A Very Short Introduction

by Mary Beard, John Henderson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 18 min

We are all classicists—we come into touch with the classics on a daily basis: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these aspects of the classics differ from their original reality? This introduction to the classics begins with a visit to the British Museum to view the ... Read more

$21.97 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

We are all classicists—we come into touch with the classics on a daily basis: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these aspects of the classics differ from their original reality? This introduction to the classics begins with a visit to the British Museum to view the
... Read more
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Das Märchen vom Rumpelstilzchen

by Gebrüder Grimm ...

Narrated by Claus Vester ...

Series Audiobook 13 - Grimms
Unabridged

8 min

Die Tochter eines Müllers wird vom König gezwungen, Stroh zu Gold zu spinnen. Ein kleines Männchen bietet ihr Hilfe an und fordert dafür ihren zukünftigen Erstgeborenen. Als die Königin das Kind geboren hat, versucht sie, den Namen des Männchens zu erraten, und entgeht durch eine List dem verhängnisvollen Versprechen. ... Read more

$5.34 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Die Tochter eines Müllers wird vom König gezwungen, Stroh zu Gold zu spinnen. Ein kleines Männchen bietet ihr Hilfe an und fordert dafür ihren zukünftigen Erstgeborenen. Als die Königin das Kind geboren hat, versucht sie, den Namen des Männchens zu erraten, und entgeht durch eine List dem verhängnisvollen Versprechen.
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King Arthur

by Christopher R. Fee ...

Narrated by Christopher R. Fee ...

Series series Learn25: History
Unabridged

9 hours 28 min

What is it about King Arthur that still holds our attention 1,500 years after he first materialized from the murky depths of history and legend?Named one of America’s best professors by the Princeton Review, Christopher R. Fee transports you through space and time in search of answers. In his insightful audio course, you will trace Arthur’s path across Britain. You’ll visit such iconic sites as ... Read more

$34.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What is it about King Arthur that still holds our attention 1,500 years after he first materialized from the murky depths of history and legend?Named one of America’s best professors by the Princeton Review, Christopher R. Fee transports you through space and time in search of answers. In his insightful audio course, you will trace Arthur’s path across Britain. You’ll visit such iconic sites as
... Read more
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The Punishment Of Greed

by Harvey Reacher ...

Narrated by Jonathan Horn ...

Unabridged

1 hour 42 min

Greed is the desire for material wealth or gain, ignoring the realm of the spiritual. It is also called Avarice or Covetousness.Once upon a time there lived a man south of the Yangtze-kiang. He had taken a position as a teacher in Sutschoufu, on the border of Shantung. But when he got there he found that the schoolhouse had not yet been completed. Yet a two-story building in the neighborhood had ... Read more

$21.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Greed is the desire for material wealth or gain, ignoring the realm of the spiritual. It is also called Avarice or Covetousness.Once upon a time there lived a man south of the Yangtze-kiang. He had taken a position as a teacher in Sutschoufu, on the border of Shantung. But when he got there he found that the schoolhouse had not yet been completed. Yet a two-story building in the neighborhood had
... Read more
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Conquered

The Last Children of Anglo-Saxon England

by Eleanor Parker ...

Narrated by Kristin Atherton ...

Unabridged

8 hours 19 min

Bloomsbury presents Conquered by Eleanor Parker, read by Kristin Atherton."Outstanding." – The Sunday Times"Beautifully written." The Times"Superbly adroit." The Spectator"Excellent." BBC History MagazineThe Battle of Hastings and its aftermath nearly wiped out the leading families of Anglo-Saxon England – so what happened to the children this conflict left behind?Conquered offers a fresh take on ... Read more

$22.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Conquered by Eleanor Parker, read by Kristin Atherton."Outstanding." – The Sunday Times"Beautifully written." The Times"Superbly adroit." The Spectator"Excellent." BBC History MagazineThe Battle of Hastings and its aftermath nearly wiped out the leading families of Anglo-Saxon England – so what happened to the children this conflict left behind?Conquered offers a fresh take on
... Read more
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An Odyssey

A Father, a Son, and an Epic

by Daniel Mendelsohn ...

Narrated by Bronson Pinchot ...

Unabridged

10 hours 37 min

**Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Library Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, and NewsdayA Kirkus Best Memoir of 2017Shortlisted for the 2017 Baillie Gifford PrizeFrom award-winning memoirist and critic, and bestselling author of The Lost: a deeply moving tale of a father and son's transformative journey in reading--and reliving--Homer's epic masterpiece.**When eighty-one-year-old Jay ... Read more

$27.00 CAD

**Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Library Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, and NewsdayA Kirkus Best Memoir of 2017Shortlisted for the 2017 Baillie Gifford PrizeFrom award-winning memoirist and critic, and bestselling author of The Lost: a deeply moving tale of a father and son's transformative journey in reading--and reliving--Homer's epic masterpiece.**When eighty-one-year-old Jay
... Read more
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Werewolves: The Moonlit Legend of Men Who Turn to Wolves

by Marcus Ellison ...

Narrated by Marcus Ellison ...

Unabridged

2 hours 32 min

Uncover the chilling mythology and hidden history of shapeshifters in this atmospheric deep dive into the beast within. Perfect for late-night drives or winding down in the dark, this haunting audio journey guides you through eerie forests and ancient campfires. Experience dramatized historical encounters where the line between man and monster vanishes completely.Delve into the psychological ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the chilling mythology and hidden history of shapeshifters in this atmospheric deep dive into the beast within. Perfect for late-night drives or winding down in the dark, this haunting audio journey guides you through eerie forests and ancient campfires. Experience dramatized historical encounters where the line between man and monster vanishes completely.Delve into the psychological
... Read more
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Joseph Campbell Quotes

by Joseph Campbell ...

Narrated by Matthew Schmitz ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz.Joseph Campbell was more than a scholar—he was a storyteller of the human soul, a guide through the myths that shape our lives, and a seeker of the eternal truths hidden within every culture. His words resonate not just as academic insight, but as living wisdom, illuminating the path for those who dare to follow their bliss ... Read more

$5.70 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz.Joseph Campbell was more than a scholar—he was a storyteller of the human soul, a guide through the myths that shape our lives, and a seeker of the eternal truths hidden within every culture. His words resonate not just as academic insight, but as living wisdom, illuminating the path for those who dare to follow their bliss
... Read more
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Celtic Mythology

The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

by Sorcha Hegarty, Aron Hegarty ...

Narrated by Sorcha Hegarty, Aron Hegarty ...

Series series World Mythology and Folklore Series
Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

Discover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Celtic mythology with this beautiful book that captures the ancient stories and tales that captivated the Celts.Prepare to be entertained as you learn about the many myths and legends of the Celtic people. From the storytelling duo behind the Candlelit Tales, this collection weaves together the stories of those heroes, deities, and monsters ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Discover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Celtic mythology with this beautiful book that captures the ancient stories and tales that captivated the Celts.Prepare to be entertained as you learn about the many myths and legends of the Celtic people. From the storytelling duo behind the Candlelit Tales, this collection weaves together the stories of those heroes, deities, and monsters
... Read more
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Once Upon a Place

Forests, Caverns & Other Places of Transformation in Myths, Fairy Tales & Film

by Holly Bellebuono ...

Narrated by April Doty ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

Once Upon a Place explores narratives from modern film, famous fairy tales, and ancient mythology to define the five core locations that shape every story: the Cavern, the Deep, the Vessel, the Forest, and the Labyrinth.Popularized by Joseph Campbell, the hero's journey features narrative stages along which a person matures and transforms. But where heroes transform is just as important as what ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Once Upon a Place explores narratives from modern film, famous fairy tales, and ancient mythology to define the five core locations that shape every story: the Cavern, the Deep, the Vessel, the Forest, and the Labyrinth.Popularized by Joseph Campbell, the hero's journey features narrative stages along which a person matures and transforms. But where heroes transform is just as important as what
... Read more
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Children of Danu, the Arrival of Ireland's First Gods

by AJ Carmichael ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Irish Mythology Sagas
Unabridged

12 hours 12 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Long before Ireland's first kings walked the green hills, before the first stones of Newgrange caught the rising sun, a radiant people descended through fire and mist.They were the Tuatha Dé Danann—the Shining Tribe—bearers of wisdom, masters of sorcery, heirs of the goddess Danu herself. Their arrival marked the dawn of myth, the birth of Ireland's ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Long before Ireland's first kings walked the green hills, before the first stones of Newgrange caught the rising sun, a radiant people descended through fire and mist.They were the Tuatha Dé Danann—the Shining Tribe—bearers of wisdom, masters of sorcery, heirs of the goddess Danu herself. Their arrival marked the dawn of myth, the birth of Ireland's
... Read more
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ギリシャ神話：西洋の想像力を形づくった神々・英雄・怪物たち

by 田辺悠聖 ...

Narrated by 田辺悠聖 ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

西洋文化の深層を形づくる光と影の交錯。ギリシャ神話の神々や英雄が紡ぐ起源の物語から、現代にも通じる人間の恐れと願望を紐解く知的な没入体験がここから始まります。毎日の通勤時間や夜の静かなリラックスタイムに、歴史と哲学が交差する豊かなファンタジーの世界へと意識を解き放ちましょう。栄光の背後に潜む痛ましい代償や、人々が怪物に投影した底知れぬ恐怖は、遠い昔の出来事ではなく人間の心そのものを映し出す鏡です。時代や土地を越えて変容し、今日のアートや物語表現の中で脈打ち続ける古代の息吹を味わってください。知的好奇心を満たすだけでなく、自分自身の内面と静かに向き合う深い思索のひとときをお約束します。本書で見つかること:• 世界の誕生から秩序の成立へと至る、壮大で神秘的な起源の物語に隠された古代の価値観。• 栄光と悲劇が表裏一体となった、人間味あふれる英雄たちが歩む過酷な運命の軌跡。• ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

西洋文化の深層を形づくる光と影の交錯。ギリシャ神話の神々や英雄が紡ぐ起源の物語から、現代にも通じる人間の恐れと願望を紐解く知的な没入体験がここから始まります。毎日の通勤時間や夜の静かなリラックスタイムに、歴史と哲学が交差する豊かなファンタジーの世界へと意識を解き放ちましょう。栄光の背後に潜む痛ましい代償や、人々が怪物に投影した底知れぬ恐怖は、遠い昔の出来事ではなく人間の心そのものを映し出す鏡です。時代や土地を越えて変容し、今日のアートや物語表現の中で脈打ち続ける古代の息吹を味わってください。知的好奇心を満たすだけでなく、自分自身の内面と静かに向き合う深い思索のひとときをお約束します。本書で見つかること:• 世界の誕生から秩序の成立へと至る、壮大で神秘的な起源の物語に隠された古代の価値観。• 栄光と悲劇が表裏一体となった、人間味あふれる英雄たちが歩む過酷な運命の軌跡。•
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Myths and Legends of The Norse

The Asgard sagas of the gods and goddesses before recorded time

by HENRY ROMANO ...

Narrated by RYAN MOORHEN, Kevin McCallister ...

Unabridged

2 hours

Once there was another Sun and another Moon, a different Sun and a different Moon from the ones we see now. Sol was the name of that Sun, and Mani was the name of that Moon. Nevertheless, always behind Sol and Mani wolves went a wolf behind each. The wolves caught on them at last, and they devoured Sol and Mani. And then the world was in darkness and cold.In those times, the Gods lived, Odin and ... Read more

$5.41 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Once there was another Sun and another Moon, a different Sun and a different Moon from the ones we see now. Sol was the name of that Sun, and Mani was the name of that Moon. Nevertheless, always behind Sol and Mani wolves went a wolf behind each. The wolves caught on them at last, and they devoured Sol and Mani. And then the world was in darkness and cold.In those times, the Gods lived, Odin and
... Read more
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Truth about Tall Tales, The

by Christopher R. Fee ...

Narrated by Christopher R. Fee ...

Series series Learn25: History
Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

What can we learn about our culture from the stories we tell? Join master presenter Christopher Fee to learn what our heroes and monsters—both real and imagined—have to tell us about who we are as Americans.American folklore is as vibrant and diverse as Americans themselves. Some tales offer embellished accounts of real historical figures, and in others, figures are invented to serve a cultural or ... Read more

$41.16 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What can we learn about our culture from the stories we tell? Join master presenter Christopher Fee to learn what our heroes and monsters—both real and imagined—have to tell us about who we are as Americans.American folklore is as vibrant and diverse as Americans themselves. Some tales offer embellished accounts of real historical figures, and in others, figures are invented to serve a cultural or
... Read more
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Baltic Mythology and Folklore

by Niina Niskanen ...

Narrated by Niina Niskanen ...

Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

Embark on a journey into the mystical realm of Baltic mythology with this captivating audio book. Immerse yourself in the enchanting tales of gods and goddesses, where ancient legends come to life. From the powerful deities who shape the cosmos to the magical creatures that roam the lands, these stories will transport you to a world filled with wonder and intrigue. Let your imagination run wild as ... Read more

$12.35 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a journey into the mystical realm of Baltic mythology with this captivating audio book. Immerse yourself in the enchanting tales of gods and goddesses, where ancient legends come to life. From the powerful deities who shape the cosmos to the magical creatures that roam the lands, these stories will transport you to a world filled with wonder and intrigue. Let your imagination run wild as
... Read more
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Das Märchen vom Teufel mit den drei goldenen Haaren

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm ...

Narrated by Claus Vester ...

Series Audiobook 24 - Grimms
Unabridged

19 min

Ein Glückskind, dem prophezeit wird, dass es die Königstochter heiraten wird, muss gefährliche Aufgaben erfüllen, um den Zorn des Königs zu überwinden. Schließlich kommt er zum Teufel, von dem er drei goldene Haare stiehlt, und löst damit auch die Rätsel dreier anderer Aufgaben. Am Ende besiegt er den bösen König und heiratet die Prinzessin. ... Read more

$7.48 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ein Glückskind, dem prophezeit wird, dass es die Königstochter heiraten wird, muss gefährliche Aufgaben erfüllen, um den Zorn des Königs zu überwinden. Schließlich kommt er zum Teufel, von dem er drei goldene Haare stiehlt, und löst damit auch die Rätsel dreier anderer Aufgaben. Am Ende besiegt er den bösen König und heiratet die Prinzessin.
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