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Title: Μύθοι
Alternate Title: Myths
Credits: Produced by Sophia Canoni
Summary: "Μύθοι" by Ioannes Velaras is a collection of fables written in the mid-19th century. The book explores moral lessons through allegorical tales, incorporating various animals and characters to convey messages relevant to human behavior and society. It appears to be a work that combines both poetic and narrative techniques, aiming to reflect on timeless issues. The opening of the collection presents a prologue where the narrator expresses a longing to recount the tales of Aesop, highlighting the contrast between truth and deception. The narrative establishes a friendship between Truth and Falsehood, illustrating how society often ignores truth in favor of elaborate lies. Following this, the first few fables depict various scenarios involving animals, such as the industrious ant and the carefree cicada, emphasizing the importance of foresight and hard work over procrastination, while also commenting on human folly and the consequences of ignorance. This initial portion sets a thoughtful tone for the rest of the work, beckoning readers into a world of clever storytelling and insightful reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Velaras, Ioannes, 1771-1823
EBook No.: 31404
Published: Feb 25, 2010
Downloads: 61
Language: Greek
Subject: Greek poetry, Modern
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Μύθοι
Alternate Title: Myths
Credits: Produced by Sophia Canoni
Summary: "Μύθοι" by Ioannes Velaras is a collection of fables written in the mid-19th century. The book explores moral lessons through allegorical tales, incorporating various animals and characters to convey messages relevant to human behavior and society. It appears to be a work that combines both poetic and narrative techniques, aiming to reflect on timeless issues. The opening of the collection presents a prologue where the narrator expresses a longing to recount the tales of Aesop, highlighting the contrast between truth and deception. The narrative establishes a friendship between Truth and Falsehood, illustrating how society often ignores truth in favor of elaborate lies. Following this, the first few fables depict various scenarios involving animals, such as the industrious ant and the carefree cicada, emphasizing the importance of foresight and hard work over procrastination, while also commenting on human folly and the consequences of ignorance. This initial portion sets a thoughtful tone for the rest of the work, beckoning readers into a world of clever storytelling and insightful reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Velaras, Ioannes, 1771-1823
EBook No.: 31404
Published: Feb 25, 2010
Downloads: 61
Language: Greek
Subject: Greek poetry, Modern
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.