Turkish Fairy Tales In English
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32 stories found
BOY-BEAUTIFUL, THE GOLDEN APPLES, AND THE WERE-WOLF
Perseverance and courage, even in the face of daunting challenges, can lead to great rewards and hap...
HOW THE TURKEY BUZZARD GOT HIS SUIT
Greed and vanity can lead to undesirable outcomes, and sometimes the simplest choice is the best.
Khudadad and His Brothers—p. 145
Even when faced with betrayal, kindness and forgiveness can lead to a just and happy outcome.
MAD MEHMED
Even the foolish can achieve success and wisdom through unexpected means, and those who exploit othe...
STONE-PATIENCE AND KNIFE-PATIENCE
Patience and endurance in the face of adversity will ultimately lead to one's true destiny and happi...
STORY OF AYLAN SHAH AND ABÚ TAMMÁM—Vol. XI p. 112
Beware of false accusations and the dangers of believing unverified rumors, as they can lead to irre...
THE CINDER-YOUTH
True strength and virtue are often found in the most unexpected places, and perseverance against adv...
THE CROW-PERI
Kindness and perseverance will be rewarded, while envy and malice lead to downfall.
THE FORTY PRINCES AND THE SEVEN-HEADED DRAGON
Listening to the wisdom of elders and exercising caution can save one from great peril, and true cou...
THE FOX AND THE YOUNG TURKEYS
To concentrate too much attention upon a danger may cause us to tumble into it.
THE GHOST OF THE SPRING AND THE SHREW
Sometimes, the greatest tormentors can be defeated by an even greater fear.
THE GOLDEN-HAIRED CHILDREN
Evil deeds will eventually be punished, and good will triumph, often with the aid of supernatural fo...
THE HORSE-DEVIL AND THE WITCH
Loyalty and trust are paramount in love, and true love can overcome even the most formidable obstacl...
THE MAGIC TURBAN, THE MAGIC WHIP, AND THE MAGIC CARPET
Resourcefulness and courage can lead to great rewards, and sometimes, the seemingly foolish can achi...
THE PADISHAH OF THE FORTY PERIS
True love and cleverness can overcome even the most powerful enchantments and obstacles.
THE PIECE OF LIVER
Perseverance and a willingness to engage with others can help overcome seemingly insurmountable obst...
THE POOR LITTLE TURKEY GIRL
Do not forget your true friends and humble origins when good fortune comes your way, lest you lose e...
THE ROSE-BEAUTY
True virtue and rightful lineage will eventually be recognized and rewarded, while wickedness will b...
THE SERPENT-PERI AND THE MAGIC MIRROR
Curiosity can lead to unexpected journeys, and kindness to unexpected allies, but vigilance is requi...
THE STAG-PRINCE
True loyalty and virtue will eventually be rewarded, while deceit and wickedness will face just retr...
THE STORY OF THE HALF-MAN-RIDING-ON-THE-WORSE-HALF-OF-A-LAME-HORSE
Kindness to all creatures, no matter how small, can lead to unexpected help in times of need, and ke...
THE SUN AND THE MOON
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THE THREE ORANGE-PERIS
True beauty and virtue will eventually triumph over deceit and ugliness.
THE WIND-DEMON
True courage and cleverness, combined with fulfilling one's duties, lead to rightful reward and happ...
THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTEOUS DAMSEL
Acts of kindness, even to the smallest creatures, will be repaid in times of need.
TURKISH ANALOGUE
One's true nature and character are often revealed through their actions and advice, reflecting thei...
TURKISH-GYPSY STORIES
Kindness, even to the dead, can be repaid in unexpected and life-saving ways.
The Fox and the Turkeys
An enemy, when given too much attention or over-heeded, can often succeed in their plan.
The boy who found fear at last
True fear is not found in external dangers or supernatural encounters, but in the loss of personal f...
The silent princess
Reckless actions can have unforeseen and profound consequences, and true love or determination can o...
YOUTH WITHOUT AGE, AND LIFE WITHOUT DEATH
True happiness and peace are found in accepting the natural cycle of life and death, not in defying ...
Zotenberg's Work on Aladdin and on Various Manuscripts of the Nights
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