
A solitary tower rises from a landscape of rolling hills, verdant valleys and crystal‑clear springs, its stone walls cloaked in ivy and its iron‑bound doors forever sealed. Inside lives a beautiful, enigmatic maiden, bound by a dark fate that forbids her to leave and threatens the very foundations of her home. The curse has already taken her parents, leaving her to wander the corridors of her gilded prison, dreaming of a love that might break the spell.
Every day emissaries from distant realms arrive, bearing gifts and proposals, yet she refuses them all, seeking a partner who is not only handsome and strong but also worthy of her soul. As she adorns herself in exquisite silks and gold, her voice rises in a haunting song that calls for a hero capable of shattering iron and taming wild beasts. The tale unfolds with lyrical beauty, inviting listeners to share her yearning and the promise of a love that could finally set her free.
Language
el
Duration
~1 hours (90K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-05-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1861–1937
A leading voice in modern Greek letters, he wrote vivid stories and sketches rooted in the landscapes, folklore, and everyday life of Epirus. His work helped bring regional life and oral tradition into Greek literature at the turn of the twentieth century.
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