{"product_id":"roman-folktales-by","title":"Roman Folktales – Discover Ancient Roman Folk Magic, Fables \u0026 Timeless Wisdom","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"roman-folktales--discover-ancient-roman-folk-magic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Folktales – Discover Ancient Roman Folk Magic, Fables \u0026amp; Timeless Wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStep beyond the familiar gods and goddesses of ancient Rome with \u003cem\u003eRoman Folktales\u003c\/em\u003e, edited by Cristina Mazzoni and J.K. Jackson. This enchanting collection gathers fables, folk stories, and fairy tales that reveal the humor, imagination, landscapes, characters, and everyday culture of the Roman world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMeet tricksters, simpletons, animals, and memorable characters whose stories playfully challenge authority and offer timeless reflections on human nature. With an introduction to Roman culture and 10 black-and-white line drawings, this book is a wonderful companion for mythology lovers, folklore readers, storytellers, and spiritual seekers interested in the roots of ancient European tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"why-youll-love-this-book\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Roman folklore beyond the gods\u003c\/strong\u003e – Discover lesser-known fables, fairy tales, and folk stories from ancient Rome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy clever, entertaining storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e – Meet tricksters, animals, and ordinary people in tales filled with humor and wit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with ancient culture\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gain insight into the characters, landscapes, customs, and imagination of the Roman world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFind timeless folk wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reflect on stories that play with authority, human behavior, luck, and everyday challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for mythology and folklore lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e – An engaging collection for readers, writers, storytellers, and lovers of ancient traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"you-will-learn-how-to\"\u003eYou Will Learn How To:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman folk stories beyond classical mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognize\u003c\/strong\u003e recurring characters in Roman fairy tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncounter\u003c\/strong\u003e tricksters and simpletons in traditional narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterpret\u003c\/strong\u003e animal stories that challenge authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore\u003c\/strong\u003e the humor within Roman folk tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand\u003c\/strong\u003e aspects of Roman culture and landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppreciate\u003c\/strong\u003e the role of folklore in everyday life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare\u003c\/strong\u003e fables with more familiar Roman myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect\u003c\/strong\u003e with the storytelling traditions of ancient Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBring a touch of ancient Roman imagination to your bookshelf with this delightful collection of classic folktales. Whether you read for inspiration, cultural discovery, or the pleasure of a well-told story, these tales offer a lively window into an enduring tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrade Paperback | English | 256 pages | 0.59 x 5.11 x 7.79 IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45893551849687,"sku":"9781804178140","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/3279\/files\/896696feda01a6b0be13bdf1654ed7ee9c83c1f39b05155df35550f4ae8c4644.jpg?v=1733375628","url":"https:\/\/www.castastone.com\/products\/roman-folktales-by","provider":"Cast a Stone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}