The first tale in this section is about a girl meeting her husband through kismet! I have always loved that word, but never truly appreciated its origin. One aspect of this story that I like is that the girl is not unafraid to explore even after being told that her fate is with death. I also notice that a bird is being used as a mode of communication.
The second story is about a wood cutter and his wife. I liked the aspect that the husband felt bad about leaving his wife and then was surprised by pulling out an imp! There are not many fairy tales that I know of that include imps, so this is an interesting twist. The imp reminds of Rumpelstiltskin and has to be outwitted himself to leave a poor princess alone. The ending is a good one because it is not just about love or happily ever after, but about healthy living too.
The third story is about a man and his wife who wants him to become a soothsayer. I thought it was cool that they mention a coffee house for the man and his friend to meet at. I knew that coffee/tea houses were a thing in certain Arabian cultures, so it is cool to see this in a story. The pathway for him to become a soothsayer is entertaining and I feel bad for the goose that died in the end.
The last few stories all follow similar story lines that have previously been mentioned. I really liked all of the stories from these readings and am really glad that I chose to read these fairy tales for this section. I look forward to recreating the elements from these stories for my own storytelling.
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| Turkish Fairy Tale Illustration from sacred texts |
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