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Α. ΚΑΡΚΑΒΙΤΣΑ - Η ΛΥΓΕΡΗ - ΕΝ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΣ
Α. ΚΑΡΚΑΒΙΤΣΑ - Η ΛΥΓΕΡΗ - ΕΝ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΣ - ΕΚ ΤΟΥ ΤΥΠΟΓΡΑΦΕΙΟΥ ΤΗΣ ΕΣΤΙΑΣ
In a bustling Athenian quarter of the late nineteenth century, the legendary Κυρά Παγώνα commands both respect and whispered awe. Renowned throughout the Μυρτουντίων district as a healer, exorcist, and keeper of obscure folk wisdom, she moves through cramped homes and rugged hills with an uncanny confidence. Her repertoire stretches from soothing stubborn fevers to confronting restless spirits, each remedy delivered with a mix of ancient chants, herbal concoctions and sharp, decisive gestures.
The narrative weaves together everyday village life and a vivid tapestry of superstitions, presenting a world where disease spreads like a creeping fire and the community turns to Κυρά Παγώνα for salvation. As a mysterious plague begins to gnaw at the villagers, her unique blend of knowledge and daring rituals becomes the focal point of hope. Listeners will be drawn into a richly textured portrait of a woman whose skill and compassion illuminate the thin line between folklore and reality.
Language
el
Duration
~4 hours (262K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-12-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1866–1922
A leading voice in modern Greek prose, he turned the everyday lives of villagers and sailors into vivid, memorable fiction. His work is closely linked with literary naturalism and with a sharp, humane eye for ordinary people.
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