Tales of the Narts

<p><b>An exciting collection of mythology about heroes heroines villains and monsters in the intriguing world of the nomad warriors of the Caucasus</b> <p/>The Nart sagas are to the Caucasus what Greek mythology is to Western civilization. <i>Tales of the Narts</i> 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.</p>