The book of friendly giants

Chapter 18: VI The Giants’ Pot

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A collection of whimsical tales draws on European folklore to portray giants as gentle, helpful, and often comic figures. Episodes vary from a herdboy aiding an injured giant to voyages, trickster encounters with gods, saintly transformations, and playful retellings of legendary episodes like Gargantua. Stories alternate between adventure, moral lesson, and clever reversals that show giants rescuing or befriending humans rather than threatening them. Interlaced with humorous introductions and evocative illustrations, the pieces emphasize largeness of heart, folk wisdom, and the congenial side of mythic beings.

VI
The Giants’ Pot

Giants, just as oft as not,

Eat their porridge from a pot;

Which is proper and polite,

If the pot is clean and bright:

But the giants we shall mention

Failed to give their pot attention:—

Oh, a daily little rub’ll

Often save a sight of trouble.

Seymour Barnard.