The first English-language collection of Iraqi fairy tales, this enchanting book teems with stories of demons, witches, ogres, and other creatures. Includes "The Fish That Laughed," "The Poor Girl and Her Cow," "The Blind Sultan," and 44 other adventures. Recounted as they were originally told, these folktales will captivate readers. Republication of the London, 1931 edition.
Arabic Proverbs by John Lewis Burckhardt Collected in the early 19th century by an expert in Arabic language and customs, this treasury of over 780 native Arabic sayings includes opinions on friendship, personal status, dishonesty, oppression, more.
Folklore of The Holy Land: Moslem, Christian and Jewish by J. E. Hanauer Folk tales tell of the Creation and other miracles; explain the causes of earthquakes and eclipses; describe Adam's first troubles, the massacre of Kurds at Hebron, and much more.
Middle Eastern Mythology by S. H. Hooke The role of mythology in ritual and in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are covered by this comparative survey. Discusses legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Canaanites, more.
