Caucasian Legends

This audio collection brings to life a series of Georgian legends, woven from the rich tapestry of the Caucasus in the medieval era. A translator has rendered the tales of a proud nation whose history of faith, chivalry, and fierce resistance against surrounding empires is echoed in each story. Listeners will hear vivid portraits of mountain peoples, bustling Tiflis, and the deep‑rooted customs that shaped a culture of warriors and poets alike.

The opening legend, called “The Rain,” transports us to the 11th‑century court of Tsar George I, where the celebrated General Kaiours of the Orbeliani family commands the Georgian army. When a clash with the Greeks at the battle of Shirimna turns disastrous, Kaiours is captured while his brothers fall, leaving the Tsar to believe the hero perished. Yet the tale pauses at his uncertain fate, hinting at hidden loyalties and a looming storm of destiny that may yet reshape the kingdom.