Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians

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This collection presents English renderings of traditional Serbian epic songs and legends, accompanied by an introductory essay that traces their oral origins, social role, and poetic form. The selections recount heroic exploits, communal resistance, and sacred traditions preserved through rhythmic ten‑syllable verse and the practice of public recitation by elder singers. Explanatory notes discuss historical memory, regional variations, and the instruments and performers associated with performance. The volume also includes color illustrations and contextual commentary to guide readers through the episodes, motifs, and cultural functions of the transmitted material.

J

Jhesu, Lord.
Stephan Yakshitch prefers to lose his life for the sake of, rather than become a Turk, 180;
Stephan Yakshitch plights his troth to Haykoona in the name of, 183

John, St.
The Veele believed in, 17;
the princess appeals to Prince Marko in name of, 75, 76;
the veela Raviyoyla appeals to Marko by memory of, 104;
mention of, in Serbian ballad “The Saints Divide the Treasures,” 195;
brotherhood and koomhood as well as the Holy Cross, chosen by, 196

“Justice and Injustice.”
A Serbian folk-tale, 240–243