Project Gutenberg 2014-06-20 Public domain in the USA. 383 Günther, Marie A., countess Günther, A. von Günther, Marie Alker, comtesse Gunther, Marie A., countess Tales and Legends of the Tyrol Produced by Sandra Eder, Fred Salzer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at (http://www.pgdp.net) from images generously made available by The Internet Archive (http://archive.org/). "Tales and Legends of the Tyrol" by Countess Marie A. Günther is a collection of folkloric tales written in the late 19th century. This enchanting compilation delves into the rich tapestry of Tyrolean mythology, featuring stories of giants, witches, fairies, and other supernatural beings that populate the alpine landscape. Each tale captivates the reader with its vivid imagery and moral lessons, reflecting the culture and traditions of the Tyrol region. At the start of the volume, the author sets the stage with a dedication to those who traverse the Tyrolean mountains, framing the tales as both a guide and a companion for adventurers. The opening stories introduce formidable characters, such as the Giant Jordan, who is a vicious creature known for capturing children and fairies, and Hitte Hatte, a fairy forced into servitude who ultimately seeks freedom. The narratives convey themes of bravery, cunning, and the struggles between good and evil, drawing readers into an enchanting world where loyalty, courage, and the supernatural reign supreme. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46047/46047-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Folklore -- Austria -- Tyrol Legends -- Austria -- Tyrol GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 319397 2025-06-18T15:40:45.641913 text/html 296522 2024-10-24T08:10:41 text/html 280336 2025-06-18T15:40:54.411886 application/epub+zip 281151 2025-06-18T15:40:46.930907 application/epub+zip 274227 2025-06-18T15:40:46.296906 application/epub+zip 343828 2025-06-18T15:40:59.805867 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263823 2025-06-18T15:40:53.731840 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257520 2022-09-21T03:52:09.790249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261587 2025-06-18T15:40:44.974916 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241615 2024-10-24T08:10:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16180 2025-06-18T15:40:59.965826 application/rdf+xml 16194 2025-06-18T15:40:46.402879 image/jpeg 2364 2025-06-18T15:40:46.350913 image/jpeg 175060 2025-06-18T15:40:45.671921 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog