Twenty Two Goblins
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Daṇḍin and Anonymoustranslated Byarthur William Ryder
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These 22 stories are told by the Goblin to the King Vikram. King Vikram faces many difficulties in bringing the vetala to the tantric. Each time Vikram tries to capture the vetala, it tells a story that ends with a riddle. If Vikram cannot answer the question correctly, the vampire consents to remain in captivity. If the king answers the question correctly, the vampire would escape and return to his tree. In some variations, the king is required to speak if he knows the answer, else his head will burst.
This work is taken from baital pachisi and one of its oldest recensions is found incorporated in the Kathā-Sarit-Sāgara ("Ocean of the Streams of Story"), a work in Sanskrit compiled in the 11th century by Somadeva. (Wikipedia) (3 hr 47 min)
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FANTASTIC!
cake4john
(5 Sterne)
What a great story read by a great voice! This was a fascinating adventure - I think I am going to get a copy of this book for my nephew!
Five Stars
Ezra Patterson
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I am thirty one years old and am a devout lover of rare priceless literature and this has filled me with pure awe.
very interesting, very different ancient a
MrMarkN4CC
(4 Sterne)
Very well read. Ancient Asian story, not always easy to follow but very interesting
this was adorable. moral.
Gods and Goddesses and lesser deities everywhere
(5 Sterne)
yet not a single time religiously pushy. just perfect little tales
perfect tales
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love the stories and cultural roots within them
PranBharg
(5 Sterne)
Fantastic stories. Great translation and read aptly.