Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales facts for kids

Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales is a special book published in 1965. It's a collection of 21 exciting stories from Greece. These tales were gathered and retold by a famous author named Ruth Manning-Sanders. This book was released in the United Kingdom by Oxford University Press. It is one of many similar story collections written by Manning-Sanders.

Exploring Greek Folk Tales

What's Inside This Book?

This book is an anthology. That means it's a collection of many different stories put together in one place. In Damian and the Dragon, you'll find 21 amazing folk tales from Greece. Folk tales are traditional stories passed down through generations. They often teach lessons or explain things about the world. These stories come from the rich history and culture of Greece.

Meet Ruth Manning-Sanders

Ruth Manning-Sanders (1888–1988) was a British author. She was well-known for collecting and retelling fairy tales and folk tales from all over the world. She wrote many books like Damian and the Dragon. Her goal was to share these old stories with new readers. She made them fun and easy to read for children.

Stories You'll Find Inside

The book contains a variety of tales. Some stories are about brave heroes. Others feature magical creatures or clever animals. Each story gives you a peek into Greek traditions and imagination. Here are the titles of the stories in this collection:

• Damian and the Dragon
• My Lady Sea
• The Four Fishes
• Penteclemas and the Pea
• Big Matsiko
• The Prince and the Vizier's Son
• The Bay-Tree Maiden
• The Cats
• Yiankos
• The Cunning Old Man and the Three Rogues
• The Wild Man
• My Candlestick
• The Melodious Napkin
• Alas!
• The Lion, the Tiger and the Eagle
• The Golden Casket
• The Beardless One
• The Sleeping Prince
• The Three Precepts
• The Twins
• Luck