Fairy Tales from the Himalayas: Stories and Legends from the Nepalese Himalayas (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798861665865)

*****Tales from Himalayas*****

In this imaginative collection of Nepali folk tales and legends, Uparkoti transports readers to the magnificent Himalayan landscapes that shaped his homeland's myths and history Vividly told stories explore the region's rich cultural heritage and the moral themes that have endured across generations Readers meet mysterious figures like the solitary Yeti and encounter magical happenings like the divine waterfall granted to save a village We are also introduced to remarkable heroes like the brave priest who defeats a demon through compassion alone Beautifully told both as entertainment and to impart traditional values, these timeless tales will enchant all ages Uparkoti's narratives transport us across mountains, through forests and into the lives of both ordinary villagers and larger-than-life figures In the process, we gain a window into Nepal's cultural heritage and the spiritual ideals of courage, kindness and nonviolence that have guided its peoples for centuries

***Covered Stories***

The Yak and the Yeti

The Legend of Manakamana Temple

The Story of Ghantakarna

The Tale of Pashupatinath Temple

The Fox and the Crow

The Origin of Kathmandu Valley

The Story of Annapurna Mountain

The Legend of Gorkha Kingdom

The Elephant and the Jackal

The Creation of the Himalayas

The Story of Lumbini (Birthplace of Buddha)

The Hare and the Tortoise

The Legend of the Kumari (Living Goddess)

The Origin of Bagmati River

The Monkey and the Crocodile

The Story of Swayambhunath Stupa

The Legend of Makalu Mountain

The Greedy Dog

The Tale of King Mahendra and the Yeti

The Origin of Rara Lake

The Wise Old Crow

The Story of Janaki (Sita) and Ram

The Legend of Kali Gandaki Gorge

The Clever Fox

The Story of Araniko (Master Architect)

The Story of Yeti/Abominable Snowman

Princess of the Mountains

The Magic Carpet

The Talking Birds

The Moon God's Daughter

The Yak Herder and the River God

The Musician and the Ogress

Adventure at the Roof of the World

The Magic Forest Monkeys

The Mountain Priest and the Demon