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Hétfalusi csángó népmesék; Magyar népköltési gyüjtemény 10. kötet

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The volume gathers traditional narratives collected from a Hungarian-speaking Csángó community, opening with an ethnographic introduction that situates the tellers, dialect, and local history. The main body presents numerous folk tales—animal and monster encounters, helpful and trickster figures, princes and peasants undergoing tests, magical objects and transformations, saintly and demonic interventions, and motifs of rescue, cleverness, and reward—offering variant versions of familiar motifs alongside distinctive local color. Notes and dialect glosses accompany the texts to aid readers and scholars.

About the Author

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Antal Horger

Antal Horger was a Hungarian folklorist and writer, recognized for his contributions to the preservation of Hungarian folk tales. His notable work, "Hétfalusi csángó népmesék; Magyar népköltési gyüjtemény 10. kötet," is part of a larger collection that showcases the rich oral traditions of the Csángó people. Through his efforts, Horger helped to document and celebrate the cultural heritage of Hungary, ensuring that these stories would be passed down through generations. His work remains an important resource for those interested in Hungarian folklore and literature.

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