A Little Mother to the Others

In a secluded country house, four children—named after the gods and heroes of ancient myth—grow up surrounded by a garden that seems almost magical. Iris, Apollo, Diana and little Orion spend their days among fruit‑laden walls, fragrant flower beds, and an arbor their father built especially for them. Their world is filled with the simple wonders of blooming roses, ripe berries and starlit skies, and the siblings share a deep, almost reverent love for every creature that crosses their path.

The story follows their early years, capturing the tenderness of a mother who gently weaves legends into bedtime talks and a father who carves each child's name into a personal seat beneath the arbor. As the children explore the garden’s secret corners, they invent games, tell stories of their namesakes, and learn the rhythms of nature. Their innocent curiosity and close bond with the land set the stage for a gentle tale of growth, imagination, and the quiet magic that can be found in everyday life.