
Transcribed from the 1899 Elliot Stock edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org
THE UNPUBLISHED LEGENDS OF VIRGIL.
PREFACE.
INTRODUCTION.
THE STORY OF ROMOLO AND REMOLO.
HOW VIRGIL WAS BORN.
VIRGIL, THE EMPEROR, AND THE TWO DOVES.
VIRGILIO AND THE ROCK.
VIRGIL, THE EMPEROR, AND THE TRUFFLES.
BALSÀBO.
A fascinating anthology gathers a hundred obscure medieval tales that cast the great Roman poet as a witty magician and benevolent sage. Compiled from whispered folklore recorded by a skilled fortune‑teller, each story blends ordinary encounters with curious incantations, hidden rituals and a dash of otherworldly humor. The collection revives a forgotten layer of Etrusco‑Roman myth that once lived only in the secret circles of ancient sorcerers.
Listeners will wander through vivid episodes such as Virgil’s miraculous birth, his playful rivalry with enchanted doves, and a mischievous encounter with a stone‑fish that becomes edible through spellcraft. Along the way he meets sirens, stubborn peasants, and even a double‑faced statue that reveals the two‑faced god Janus, each encounter brimming with clever wordplay and moral charm. The result is a lively tour of Italy’s medieval imagination, perfect for anyone who enjoys myth, magic, and a touch of witty folklore.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (415K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2020-06-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1824–1903
A lively 19th-century American writer, journalist, and folklorist, he is remembered both for the comic "Hans Breitmann Ballads" and for his wide-ranging interest in European folk traditions. His books move easily between humor, travel, language, and the study of legends that later fascinated generations of readers.
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