Folk literature

100 grčkih mitova

100 Greek Myths by Lucy Coats, illustrated by Anthony Lewis, is a child-friendly collection of Greek myths. This is an ideal introduction to Greek mythology for children, but also an attractive read for all lovers of classic stories.

Antologija narodnih junačkih pesama

Vojislav Đurić's anthology of folk heroic poems, published in several editions since 1947, is a representative selection of Serbian epic poems, key to understanding folk literature and the spirit of the Serbian people.

Bajke azijskih naroda

Bajke evropskih naroda

Bajke severnoameričkih naroda

Božićna pjesma "Na salaši kod Betlema"

A traditional Croatian folk song from Slavonia, part of the rich heritage of folk Christmas carols. The song, known for its simple but heartfelt melody and lyrics, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Reprinted from the MH Vinkovci yearbook, no. 16, 1998

Braća i blago: Hrvatska narodna pripovijetka

The story was published by Mijat Stojanović in his book Folk Tales and Poems, published in 1867. Along with it, Stojanović noted: "In Samac from the merchant Marko from Kobaš, grad. krajina year 1835."

Čoban nadmudrio carevu kćer: Hrvatska narodna pripovijetka

The story was originally published in the collection of Croatian folk stories from Vojvodina "To the sky", which was collected and edited by Balint Vujkov, under the title Wise Shepherd, and narrated by Miško Zelić Kaćmar.

Danas 1934 I-II

Đavo i njegov šegrt / Laž za okladu: Srpske narodne pripovijetke

For the short story The Devil and His Apprentice Wolf St. Karadžić says that it was "narrated and written to him in 1829 in Zemusnkome infirmary by Gruje Mehandžijić from Sentomaš". Regarding the short story Laž za okladu, he says that he "heard it back i