Tales of the Narts: Ancient Myths and Legends of the Ossetians Tales of the Narts: Ancient Myths and Legends of the Ossetians Edited by John Colarusso and Tamirlan Salbiev Translated by Walter May Year: 2020 9780691211527. Princeton University Press 512 Pages Book Description An exciting collection of mythology about heroes, heroines, villains, and monsters in the intriguing world of the nomad warriors of the Caucasus. The Nart sagas are to the Caucasus what Greek mythology is to Western civilization. Tales of the Narts expands the canon of this precious body of lore by presenting a wide selection of fascinating tales that are part of a living tradition among the peoples of Ossetia in southern Russia. A mythical tribe of nomad warriors, the Narts are courageous, bold, and good-hearted, but also capable of envy, cruelty, and violence. In this wonderfully vivid and accessible collection, colorful and exciting heroes, heroines, villains, and monsters pursue their destinies though a series of exploits, often with the intervention of ancient gods. Next
