Page 1 of 1
Serbian myth Stock Photos and Images
The caption for this illustration reads: He was very upset when he saw the snake against the wall. This is part of the Serbian myth “The nine giants.” The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends and shows the sleeping princess and the prince about to slay one of the snakes. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-he-was-very-upset-when-he-saw-the-snake-against-the-wall-this-is-part-of-the-serbian-myth-the-nine-giants-the-illustration-is-from-a-1921-book-on-serbian-myths-and-legends-and-shows-the-sleeping-princess-and-the-prince-about-to-slay-one-of-the-snakes-image422720074.htmlRF2FFMFNE–The caption for this illustration reads: He was very upset when he saw the snake against the wall. This is part of the Serbian myth “The nine giants.” The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends and shows the sleeping princess and the prince about to slay one of the snakes.
Bee Pulling A Plough Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bee-pulling-a-plough-image5541549.htmlRMAY2PAE–Bee Pulling A Plough
Pavle Simic - Saint George (1850) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pavle-simic-saint-george-1850-image470172619.htmlRF2J8X5Y7–Pavle Simic - Saint George (1850)
Archangel Gabriel' s mosaic icon on Serbian Orthodox church wall. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-archangel-gabriel-s-mosaic-icon-on-serbian-orthodox-church-wall-72896572.htmlRFE6GM90–Archangel Gabriel' s mosaic icon on Serbian Orthodox church wall.
Gamzigrad, Serbia - August 11, 2021: White marble Head of Jupiter from Felix Romuliana, remains of palace of Roman Emperor Galerius near Zajecar, Serb Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gamzigrad-serbia-august-11-2021-white-marble-head-of-jupiter-from-felix-romuliana-remains-of-palace-of-roman-emperor-galerius-near-zajecar-serb-image499209005.htmlRF2M04X51–Gamzigrad, Serbia - August 11, 2021: White marble Head of Jupiter from Felix Romuliana, remains of palace of Roman Emperor Galerius near Zajecar, Serb
talking wooden stake cartoon illustration Stock Vectorhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-talking-wooden-stake-cartoon-illustration-104140700.htmlRFG1C0EM–talking wooden stake cartoon illustration
The caption for this illustration reads: Many came to the well to bathe. This Serbian myth is about Healing Water. The tale is about two borthers, one righteous and one unrighteous. The former took the kingdom upon the king;s death and then through wagers took all from the brother. The righteous brother even lost his eyes, but seeing people come to a well and bathe, he did so and regained his sight, cured a princess of leprosy with the waters and gained half a kingdom. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-many-came-to-the-well-to-bathe-this-serbian-myth-is-about-healing-water-the-tale-is-about-two-borthers-one-righteous-and-one-unrighteous-the-former-took-the-kingdom-upon-the-kings-death-and-then-through-wagers-took-all-from-the-brother-the-righteous-brother-even-lost-his-eyes-but-seeing-people-come-to-a-well-and-bathe-he-did-so-and-regained-his-sight-cured-a-princess-of-leprosy-with-the-waters-and-gained-half-a-kingdom-the-illustration-is-from-a-1921-book-on-serbian-myths-and-legends-image422719797.htmlRF2FFMFBH–The caption for this illustration reads: Many came to the well to bathe. This Serbian myth is about Healing Water. The tale is about two borthers, one righteous and one unrighteous. The former took the kingdom upon the king;s death and then through wagers took all from the brother. The righteous brother even lost his eyes, but seeing people come to a well and bathe, he did so and regained his sight, cured a princess of leprosy with the waters and gained half a kingdom. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
Dragon Empress Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dragon-empress-image4432150.htmlRMAE5N17–Dragon Empress
BEE PULLING A PLOUGH Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bee-pulling-a-plough-105285627.htmlRMG384TY–BEE PULLING A PLOUGH
The caption for this illustration reads: And there he saw his sister, with the head of the sleeping dragon on her knee. This Serbian myth is about Serbian Cinderella, whose name was Pepelyouga (also spelled Pepeljuga). The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-and-there-he-saw-his-sister-with-the-head-of-the-sleeping-dragon-on-her-knee-this-serbian-myth-is-about-serbian-cinderella-whose-name-was-pepelyouga-also-spelled-pepeljuga-the-illustration-is-from-a-1921-book-on-serbian-myths-and-legends-image422719289.htmlRF2FFMEND–The caption for this illustration reads: And there he saw his sister, with the head of the sleeping dragon on her knee. This Serbian myth is about Serbian Cinderella, whose name was Pepelyouga (also spelled Pepeljuga). The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
Dragon - Empress Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dragon-empress-105285583.htmlRMG384RB–Dragon - Empress
MARRA & GOLDEN DRESS Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-marra-golden-dress-56733865.htmlRMD88CHD–MARRA & GOLDEN DRESS
The caption for this illustration reads: Maria took off her golden robe. This Serbian myth is about Serbian Cinderella, whose name was Pepelyouga (also spelled Pepeljuga). The chapter here is about a prince. Looking for a beautiful girl. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-maria-took-off-her-golden-robe-this-serbian-myth-is-about-serbian-cinderella-whose-name-was-pepelyouga-also-spelled-pepeljuga-the-chapter-here-is-about-a-prince-looking-for-a-beautiful-girl-the-illustration-is-from-a-1921-book-on-serbian-myths-and-legends-image422719491.htmlRF2FFMF0K–The caption for this illustration reads: Maria took off her golden robe. This Serbian myth is about Serbian Cinderella, whose name was Pepelyouga (also spelled Pepeljuga). The chapter here is about a prince. Looking for a beautiful girl. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Would he be immediately surrounded by a thick mist. In Serbian myth, there are female demons of bad weather. They can take the forms of dark mists, wind, thunderstorms, and hail clouds. Such a female spirit is known as an ala. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-would-he-be-immediately-surrounded-90362639.htmlRFF70AD3–The caption for this illustration reads: Would he be immediately surrounded by a thick mist. In Serbian myth, there are female demons of bad weather. They can take the forms of dark mists, wind, thunderstorms, and hail clouds. Such a female spirit is known as an ala.
The caption for this illustration reads: The snake quickly twisted around his arm. This Serbian myth is about animal language and a shepherd who, when a fire raged about, let a snake come to him for safety. The snake was the king-snake’s son and the king gave the shepherd a wish - to be able to converse and understand animals. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-snake-quickly-twisted-around-his-arm-this-serbian-myth-is-about-animal-language-and-a-shepherd-who-when-a-fire-raged-about-let-a-snake-come-to-him-for-safety-the-snake-was-the-king-snakes-son-and-the-king-gave-the-shepherd-a-wish-to-be-able-to-converse-and-understand-animals-image422719643.htmlRF2FFMF63–The caption for this illustration reads: The snake quickly twisted around his arm. This Serbian myth is about animal language and a shepherd who, when a fire raged about, let a snake come to him for safety. The snake was the king-snake’s son and the king gave the shepherd a wish - to be able to converse and understand animals.
The caption for this illustration reads: Marra takes off her golden dress. Marra is the Cinderella of Serbian myth. Her mother who had been changed into a cow protected her from her stepmother. The golden silk dress is from her mother and she would take it off each time she returned from church on Sunday. Marra is also referred to as Pepelyouga. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-marra-takes-off-her-golden-93937067.htmlRFFCR5K7–The caption for this illustration reads: Marra takes off her golden dress. Marra is the Cinderella of Serbian myth. Her mother who had been changed into a cow protected her from her stepmother. The golden silk dress is from her mother and she would take it off each time she returned from church on Sunday. Marra is also referred to as Pepelyouga. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: The elephants came as were expected. In the Serbian myth associated with this story, a young boy whose father had been killed by a ram with golden took his father's rifle and sought the ram and shot him. When the king learned of the golden fleece, he wanted it but the boy would not give nor sell it. The king then assigned impossible task—a maiden appeared to help the boy. The task here relates to building a castle of elephant tusks. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-elephants-came-as-were-93259422.htmlRFFBM99J–The caption for this illustration reads: The elephants came as were expected. In the Serbian myth associated with this story, a young boy whose father had been killed by a ram with golden took his father's rifle and sought the ram and shot him. When the king learned of the golden fleece, he wanted it but the boy would not give nor sell it. The king then assigned impossible task—a maiden appeared to help the boy. The task here relates to building a castle of elephant tusks.
The caption for this illustration reads: The elephants came as were expected. In the Serbian myth associated with this story, a young boy whose father had been killed by a ram with golden took his father's rifle and sought the ram and shot him. When the king learned of the golden fleece, he wanted it but the boy would not give nor sell it. The king then assigned impossible task—a maiden appeared to help the boy. The task here relates to building a castle of elephant tusks. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-elephants-came-as-were-93263376.htmlRFFBMEAT–The caption for this illustration reads: The elephants came as were expected. In the Serbian myth associated with this story, a young boy whose father had been killed by a ram with golden took his father's rifle and sought the ram and shot him. When the king learned of the golden fleece, he wanted it but the boy would not give nor sell it. The king then assigned impossible task—a maiden appeared to help the boy. The task here relates to building a castle of elephant tusks.
The caption for this illustration reads: Immediately on that place a beautiful palace rises. This Serbian myth is The Angel Returns. The myth begins: Then God sent his angel again, saying, 'Come down to the earth and see how these poor now live; if they are in misery, you must help them and improve their condition! ' And so the angel created a palce for the poor couple who sheltered him. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. It is similar to Greek tale of Baucis and Philemon. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-immediately-on-that-place-a-beautiful-palace-rises-this-serbian-myth-is-the-angel-returns-the-myth-begins-then-god-sent-his-angel-again-saying-come-down-to-the-earth-and-see-how-these-poor-now-live-if-they-are-in-misery-you-must-help-them-and-improve-their-condition!-and-so-the-angel-created-a-palce-for-the-poor-couple-who-sheltered-him-the-illustration-is-from-a-1921-book-on-serbian-myths-and-legends-it-is-similar-to-greek-tale-of-baucis-and-philemon-image422719948.htmlRF2FFMFH0–The caption for this illustration reads: Immediately on that place a beautiful palace rises. This Serbian myth is The Angel Returns. The myth begins: Then God sent his angel again, saying, 'Come down to the earth and see how these poor now live; if they are in misery, you must help them and improve their condition! ' And so the angel created a palce for the poor couple who sheltered him. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. It is similar to Greek tale of Baucis and Philemon.
The caption for this illustration reads: When the castle collapsed, Maximus was hit by the falling tower but he did not seriously hurt. According to Serbian myth, Maximus was a prince who contracted a virus that left him very ugly. He fell in love with a Venetian Doge's daughter. Another Serbian vied for her and the battles were terrible. But she agreed to marry Maximus, not caring about his ugliness. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-when-the-castle-collapsed-92228712.htmlRFFA1AJG–The caption for this illustration reads: When the castle collapsed, Maximus was hit by the falling tower but he did not seriously hurt. According to Serbian myth, Maximus was a prince who contracted a virus that left him very ugly. He fell in love with a Venetian Doge's daughter. Another Serbian vied for her and the battles were terrible. But she agreed to marry Maximus, not caring about his ugliness. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: When the castle collapsed, Maximus was hit by the falling tower but he did not seriously hurt. According to Serbian myth, Maximus was a prince who contracted a virus that left him very ugly. He fell in love with a Venetian Doge's daughter. Another Serbian vied for her and the battles were terrible. But she agreed to marry Maximus, not caring about his ugliness. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-when-the-castle-collapsed-92228713.htmlRFFA1AJH–The caption for this illustration reads: When the castle collapsed, Maximus was hit by the falling tower but he did not seriously hurt. According to Serbian myth, Maximus was a prince who contracted a virus that left him very ugly. He fell in love with a Venetian Doge's daughter. Another Serbian vied for her and the battles were terrible. But she agreed to marry Maximus, not caring about his ugliness. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Marra takes off her golden dress. Marra is the Cinderella of Serbian myth. Her mother who had been changed into a cow protected her from her stepmother. The golden silk dress is from her mother and she would take it off each time she returned from church on Sunday. Marra is also referred to as Pepelyouga. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-marra-takes-off-her-golden-93937076.htmlRFFCR5KG–The caption for this illustration reads: Marra takes off her golden dress. Marra is the Cinderella of Serbian myth. Her mother who had been changed into a cow protected her from her stepmother. The golden silk dress is from her mother and she would take it off each time she returned from church on Sunday. Marra is also referred to as Pepelyouga. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: The two looked at their companion who was standing in the middle with a petrified look! The one is the middle is the princess Roksanda. The three maidens, according to Serbian myth, were terrified. The man is Milosh, who brought the princess to the tsar Doushan who wanted to marry her. One companion emained as her lady-in-waiting. Milosh kept the third maiden for himself. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-two-looked-at-their-companion-93239322.htmlRFFBKBKP–The caption for this illustration reads: The two looked at their companion who was standing in the middle with a petrified look! The one is the middle is the princess Roksanda. The three maidens, according to Serbian myth, were terrified. The man is Milosh, who brought the princess to the tsar Doushan who wanted to marry her. One companion emained as her lady-in-waiting. Milosh kept the third maiden for himself. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: The two looked at their companion who was standing in the middle with a petrified look! The one is the middle is the princess Roksanda. The three maidens, according to Serbian myth, were terrified. The man is Milosh, who brought the princess to the tsar Doushan who wanted to marry her. One companion emained as her lady-in-waiting. Milosh kept the third maiden for himself. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-two-looked-at-their-companion-93239363.htmlRFFBKBN7–The caption for this illustration reads: The two looked at their companion who was standing in the middle with a petrified look! The one is the middle is the princess Roksanda. The three maidens, according to Serbian myth, were terrified. The man is Milosh, who brought the princess to the tsar Doushan who wanted to marry her. One companion emained as her lady-in-waiting. Milosh kept the third maiden for himself. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: God bless you, o clean green lake! In your bosom, I will henceforth live - or Beauteous green lake, thou art to be my home forevermore. The scene is from a Serbian myth and shows a woman vowing to step into the lake and there reside. The maiden is a Vila - in Serbian mythology, a beautiful water nymph. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-god-bless-you-o-clean-green-90362647.htmlRFF70ADB–The caption for this illustration reads: God bless you, o clean green lake! In your bosom, I will henceforth live - or Beauteous green lake, thou art to be my home forevermore. The scene is from a Serbian myth and shows a woman vowing to step into the lake and there reside. The maiden is a Vila - in Serbian mythology, a beautiful water nymph.
The caption for this illustration reads: I saw how black her face was and how white her hands were! The Serbian hero Marko is looking at a veela, a wicked demon, evil spirit. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-i-saw-how-black-her-face-was-92228703.htmlRFFA1AJ7–The caption for this illustration reads: I saw how black her face was and how white her hands were! The Serbian hero Marko is looking at a veela, a wicked demon, evil spirit. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: I saw how black her face was and how white her hands were! The Serbian hero Marko is looking at a veela, a wicked demon, evil spirit. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-i-saw-how-black-her-face-was-92228704.htmlRFFA1AJ8–The caption for this illustration reads: I saw how black her face was and how white her hands were! The Serbian hero Marko is looking at a veela, a wicked demon, evil spirit. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: He bemoaned loudly fate Marko. Marko was a Serbian hero, who was 300 years old when he died - seen here in this illustration. He died after a seer told him he was going to. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-he-bemoaned-loudly-fate-marko-92228711.htmlRFFA1AJF–The caption for this illustration reads: He bemoaned loudly fate Marko. Marko was a Serbian hero, who was 300 years old when he died - seen here in this illustration. He died after a seer told him he was going to. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: He bemoaned loudly fate Marko. Marko was a Serbian hero, who was 300 years old when he died - seen here in this illustration. He died after a seer told him he was going to. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-he-bemoaned-loudly-fate-marko-92228710.htmlRFFA1AJE–The caption for this illustration reads: He bemoaned loudly fate Marko. Marko was a Serbian hero, who was 300 years old when he died - seen here in this illustration. He died after a seer told him he was going to. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Mount Shar where Milosh, the shepherd with his flock dwelt. Milosh the shepherd joined the weddng procession of Princess Roksanda. Here Milosh is shown in the fields with his sheep. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-mount-shar-where-milosh-the-93239315.htmlRFFBKBKF–The caption for this illustration reads: Mount Shar where Milosh, the shepherd with his flock dwelt. Milosh the shepherd joined the weddng procession of Princess Roksanda. Here Milosh is shown in the fields with his sheep. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Mount Shar where Milosh, the shepherd with his flock dwelt. Milosh the shepherd joined the wedding procession of Princess Roksanda. Here Milosh is shown in the fields with his sheep. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-mount-shar-where-milosh-the-93239309.htmlRFFBKBK9–The caption for this illustration reads: Mount Shar where Milosh, the shepherd with his flock dwelt. Milosh the shepherd joined the wedding procession of Princess Roksanda. Here Milosh is shown in the fields with his sheep. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Doge courteous pushed the curtain for the entrance to the side. The maiden here is Prince Marko's bride, and one of the court officials is making way for her. In history, Marko was a Serbian king who ruled from 1371 to 1395. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-doge-courteous-pushed-the-90362646.htmlRFF70ADA–The caption for this illustration reads: Doge courteous pushed the curtain for the entrance to the side. The maiden here is Prince Marko's bride, and one of the court officials is making way for her. In history, Marko was a Serbian king who ruled from 1371 to 1395. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Paul's gray falcon's neck turned. In Serbia mythology, Yelitza, was the sister of Paul and Radool. Paul's jealous wife persuaded him that his sister had killed their son, so Paul had Yelitza pulled apart by horses. A church arose on the spot where she died. Here Paul is outside addressing a falcon. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-pauls-gray-falcons-neck-turned-93259370.htmlRFFBM97P–The caption for this illustration reads: Paul's gray falcon's neck turned. In Serbia mythology, Yelitza, was the sister of Paul and Radool. Paul's jealous wife persuaded him that his sister had killed their son, so Paul had Yelitza pulled apart by horses. A church arose on the spot where she died. Here Paul is outside addressing a falcon. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Sitting with the sleeping dragon's head on her knee. The tale is Serbian - a king had three sons and a daughter, whom he overly protected. One day he allows his daughters to go with his sons and a dragon comes and takes her and guards her, with its head on her lap as seen here. The youngest son is the one who, in the end, kills the dragon and rescues her. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-sitting-with-the-sleeping-93936962.htmlRFFCR5FE–The caption for this illustration reads: Sitting with the sleeping dragon's head on her knee. The tale is Serbian - a king had three sons and a daughter, whom he overly protected. One day he allows his daughters to go with his sons and a dragon comes and takes her and guards her, with its head on her lap as seen here. The youngest son is the one who, in the end, kills the dragon and rescues her. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Sitting with the sleeping dragon's head on her knee. The tale is Serbian - a king had three sons and a daughter, whom he overly protected. One day he allows his daughters to go with his sons and a dragon comes and takes her and guards her, with its head on her lap as seen here. The youngest son is the one who, in the end, kills the dragon and rescues her. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-sitting-with-the-sleeping-93936950.htmlRFFCR5F2–The caption for this illustration reads: Sitting with the sleeping dragon's head on her knee. The tale is Serbian - a king had three sons and a daughter, whom he overly protected. One day he allows his daughters to go with his sons and a dragon comes and takes her and guards her, with its head on her lap as seen here. The youngest son is the one who, in the end, kills the dragon and rescues her. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: He was horrified to see a snake on the wall. This tale involves a mean monster named Bash Tchelik, which means 'real steel'). He terrorized the area and had taken wives of three princes. This illustration shows the youngest rince saving a princess from being killed by a serpent. The princess had been locked in a tower to keep her from Bash Tchelik. The youngest prince managed to outwit Bash Tchelik by finding out the secret to his power and killed him. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-he-was-horrified-to-see-a-93937129.htmlRFFCR5ND–The caption for this illustration reads: He was horrified to see a snake on the wall. This tale involves a mean monster named Bash Tchelik, which means 'real steel'). He terrorized the area and had taken wives of three princes. This illustration shows the youngest rince saving a princess from being killed by a serpent. The princess had been locked in a tower to keep her from Bash Tchelik. The youngest prince managed to outwit Bash Tchelik by finding out the secret to his power and killed him. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: He was horrified to see a snake on the wall. This tale involves a mean monster named Bash Tchelik, which means 'real steel'). He terrorized the area and had taken wives of three princes. This illustration shows the youngest rince saving a princess from being killed by a serpent. The princess had been locked in a tower to keep her from Bash Tchelik. The youngest prince managed to outwit Bash Tchelik by finding out the secret to his power and killed him. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-he-was-horrified-to-see-a-93937122.htmlRFFCR5N6–The caption for this illustration reads: He was horrified to see a snake on the wall. This tale involves a mean monster named Bash Tchelik, which means 'real steel'). He terrorized the area and had taken wives of three princes. This illustration shows the youngest rince saving a princess from being killed by a serpent. The princess had been locked in a tower to keep her from Bash Tchelik. The youngest prince managed to outwit Bash Tchelik by finding out the secret to his power and killed him. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
In history, Marko was a Serbian king who ruled from 1371 to 1395. He is the popular hero of Serbia epic poetry. King Vukasin was his father. His mother was Jevrosima. Marko was said to wear a wolf-skin cap, have a huge mustache, and be drapped in a cloak made of a shaggy wolf pelt. Legend tells of his exploits helping the weak and needy. Marko is also a hero in Bulgarian folklore. The caption for this 1923 illustration reads: They gagged Marko and bound him to his horse. This scene refers to the time the vizier's men found Marko sleeping and bound him and brought him to the vizier who had him Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-in-history-marko-was-a-serbian-king-who-ruled-from-1371-to-1395-he-91616498.htmlRFF91DNP–In history, Marko was a Serbian king who ruled from 1371 to 1395. He is the popular hero of Serbia epic poetry. King Vukasin was his father. His mother was Jevrosima. Marko was said to wear a wolf-skin cap, have a huge mustache, and be drapped in a cloak made of a shaggy wolf pelt. Legend tells of his exploits helping the weak and needy. Marko is also a hero in Bulgarian folklore. The caption for this 1923 illustration reads: They gagged Marko and bound him to his horse. This scene refers to the time the vizier's men found Marko sleeping and bound him and brought him to the vizier who had him
In history, Marko was a Serbian king who ruled from 1371 to 1395. He is the popular hero of Serbia epic poetry. King Vukasin was his father. His mother was Jevrosima. Marko was said to wear a wolf-skin cap, have a huge mustache, and be drapped in a cloak made of a shaggy wolf pelt. Legend tells of his exploits helping the weak and needy. Marko is also a hero in Bulgarian folklore. The caption for this 1923 illustration reads: They gagged Marko and bound him to his horse. This scene refers to the time the vizier's men found Marko sleeping and bound him and brought him to the vizier who had him Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-in-history-marko-was-a-serbian-king-who-ruled-from-1371-to-1395-he-91616295.htmlRFF91DEF–In history, Marko was a Serbian king who ruled from 1371 to 1395. He is the popular hero of Serbia epic poetry. King Vukasin was his father. His mother was Jevrosima. Marko was said to wear a wolf-skin cap, have a huge mustache, and be drapped in a cloak made of a shaggy wolf pelt. Legend tells of his exploits helping the weak and needy. Marko is also a hero in Bulgarian folklore. The caption for this 1923 illustration reads: They gagged Marko and bound him to his horse. This scene refers to the time the vizier's men found Marko sleeping and bound him and brought him to the vizier who had him
The caption for this illustration reads: The veele (water nymphs) came to the spring to bathe. The king has died and one son took from the other his money, inheritance, and eyes. The poor prince sits by the spring (seen here) and hears veele talk about the healing waters and that the princess has leprosy.The prince washes his eye sockets and his sight is returned. He takes water for the princess. She is cured and they marry. The jealous brother goes to the spring and hears the veele, who, angered that someone knows their secret, kill him. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-veele-water-nymphs-came-93937089.htmlRFFCR5M1–The caption for this illustration reads: The veele (water nymphs) came to the spring to bathe. The king has died and one son took from the other his money, inheritance, and eyes. The poor prince sits by the spring (seen here) and hears veele talk about the healing waters and that the princess has leprosy.The prince washes his eye sockets and his sight is returned. He takes water for the princess. She is cured and they marry. The jealous brother goes to the spring and hears the veele, who, angered that someone knows their secret, kill him.
The caption reads: He asked the Era where he had hidden the thief. The tale: A Turk told his wife to wait while he took the horse for water. An Era tells the wife he is from the Afterlife. The wife asks about her dead son. The Era says the son needs money. The Turk chases the Era, who had run into a mill and forced the miller out. The Turk enters the mill, thinks the guy is the miller and tells him his tale (seen here). The Turk chases the real miller and threatens him. He realizes the Era has tricked him, returns to his wife, who gave the horse to the Era for her son in the Afterlife. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-reads-he-asked-the-era-where-he-had-hidden-the-thief-the-95037481.htmlRFFEH97N–The caption reads: He asked the Era where he had hidden the thief. The tale: A Turk told his wife to wait while he took the horse for water. An Era tells the wife he is from the Afterlife. The wife asks about her dead son. The Era says the son needs money. The Turk chases the Era, who had run into a mill and forced the miller out. The Turk enters the mill, thinks the guy is the miller and tells him his tale (seen here). The Turk chases the real miller and threatens him. He realizes the Era has tricked him, returns to his wife, who gave the horse to the Era for her son in the Afterlife.
The caption reads: He asked the Era where he had hidden the thief. The tale: A Turk told his wife to wait while he took the horse for water. An Era tells the wife he is from the Afterlife. The wife asks about her dead son. The Era says the son needs money. The Turk chases the Era, who had run into a mill and forced the miller out. The Turk enters the mill, thinks the guy is the miller and tells him his tale (seen here). The Turk chases the real miller and threatens him. He realizes the Era has tricked him, returns to his wife, who gave the horse to the Era for her son in the Afterlife. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-reads-he-asked-the-era-where-he-had-hidden-the-thief-the-95037480.htmlRFFEH97M–The caption reads: He asked the Era where he had hidden the thief. The tale: A Turk told his wife to wait while he took the horse for water. An Era tells the wife he is from the Afterlife. The wife asks about her dead son. The Era says the son needs money. The Turk chases the Era, who had run into a mill and forced the miller out. The Turk enters the mill, thinks the guy is the miller and tells him his tale (seen here). The Turk chases the real miller and threatens him. He realizes the Era has tricked him, returns to his wife, who gave the horse to the Era for her son in the Afterlife.
The caption for this illustration reads: The veele (water nymphs) came to the spring to bathe. The king has died and one son took from the other his money, inheritance, and eyes. The poor prince sits by the spring (seen here) and hears veele talk about the healing waters and that the princess has leprosy.The prince washes his eye sockets and his sight is returned. He takes water for the princess. She is cured and they marry. The jealous brother goes to the spring and hears the veele, who, angered that someone knows their secret, kill him. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-veele-water-nymphs-came-93937093.htmlRFFCR5M5–The caption for this illustration reads: The veele (water nymphs) came to the spring to bathe. The king has died and one son took from the other his money, inheritance, and eyes. The poor prince sits by the spring (seen here) and hears veele talk about the healing waters and that the princess has leprosy.The prince washes his eye sockets and his sight is returned. He takes water for the princess. She is cured and they marry. The jealous brother goes to the spring and hears the veele, who, angered that someone knows their secret, kill him.
The caption for this illustration reads: On that spot instantly rose a beautiful palace. The tale tells of three brothers who had only a pear tree. God sent an angel and each brother gave the angel (in disguise) pears. The angel then granted each youth a wish. One wanted the river to turn to wine; the second, the doves to sheep; the third, a true Christian wife. The angel helped the third win a princess. The angel returned but was refused all by the older brothers. The third and his wife, very poor, offered whatever they had. The angel changed their hut to a palace (seen here). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-on-that-spot-instantly-rose-93937097.htmlRFFCR5M9–The caption for this illustration reads: On that spot instantly rose a beautiful palace. The tale tells of three brothers who had only a pear tree. God sent an angel and each brother gave the angel (in disguise) pears. The angel then granted each youth a wish. One wanted the river to turn to wine; the second, the doves to sheep; the third, a true Christian wife. The angel helped the third win a princess. The angel returned but was refused all by the older brothers. The third and his wife, very poor, offered whatever they had. The angel changed their hut to a palace (seen here).
The caption for this illustration reads: On that spot instantly rose a beautiful palace. The tale tells of three brothers who had only a pear tree. God sent an angel and each brother gave the angel (in disguise) pears. The angel then granted each youth a wish. One wanted the river to turn to wine; the second, the doves to sheep; the third, a true Christian wife. The angel helped the third win a princess. The angel returned but was refused all by the older brothers. The third and his wife, very poor, offered whatever they had. The angel changed their hut to a palace (seen here). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-on-that-spot-instantly-rose-93937114.htmlRFFCR5MX–The caption for this illustration reads: On that spot instantly rose a beautiful palace. The tale tells of three brothers who had only a pear tree. God sent an angel and each brother gave the angel (in disguise) pears. The angel then granted each youth a wish. One wanted the river to turn to wine; the second, the doves to sheep; the third, a true Christian wife. The angel helped the third win a princess. The angel returned but was refused all by the older brothers. The third and his wife, very poor, offered whatever they had. The angel changed their hut to a palace (seen here).
The caption for this illustration reads: there a tree three times shakes. In Serbian myths, knocking or shaking a tree was an action to get the spirit of the tree to speak and foretell something in the future. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-there-a-tree-three-times-shakes-90362641.htmlRFF70AD5–The caption for this illustration reads: there a tree three times shakes. In Serbian myths, knocking or shaking a tree was an action to get the spirit of the tree to speak and foretell something in the future. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Here the veela holds a bow, while she climbs along the wallthat is part of Skadra's fortress. The veela had advised King Vukashin not to waste the treasures on building a fortress on insecure foundation. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-here-the-veela-holds-a-bow-93263368.htmlRFFBMEAG–The caption for this illustration reads: Here the veela holds a bow, while she climbs along the wallthat is part of Skadra's fortress. The veela had advised King Vukashin not to waste the treasures on building a fortress on insecure foundation. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Here the veela holds a bow, while she climbs along the wallthat is part of Skadra's fortress. The veela had advised King Vukashin not to waste the treasures on building a fortress on insecure foundation. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-here-the-veela-holds-a-bow-93240929.htmlRFFBKDN5–The caption for this illustration reads: Here the veela holds a bow, while she climbs along the wallthat is part of Skadra's fortress. The veela had advised King Vukashin not to waste the treasures on building a fortress on insecure foundation. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: There's the sword and here is the anvil. The Serbian hero Marko had asked the swordmaker Novak to make a sword that would haveno equal in the world. Novak did, as seen here, and Marko took the sword and struck the anvil and cut it in two. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-theres-the-sword-and-here-92228708.htmlRFFA1AJC–The caption for this illustration reads: There's the sword and here is the anvil. The Serbian hero Marko had asked the swordmaker Novak to make a sword that would haveno equal in the world. Novak did, as seen here, and Marko took the sword and struck the anvil and cut it in two. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: While the children follow her gaily. The scene here is Christmas time, the day before Christmas, when a bundle of straw is strewn across the floor. The straw represents Jesus Christ's humble birth. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-while-the-children-follow-90362644.htmlRFF70AD8–The caption for this illustration reads: While the children follow her gaily. The scene here is Christmas time, the day before Christmas, when a bundle of straw is strewn across the floor. The straw represents Jesus Christ's humble birth. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: There's the sword and here is the anvil. The Serbian hero Marko had asked the swordmaker Novak to make a sword that would haveno equal in the world. Novak did, as seen here, and Marko took the sword and struck the anvil and cut it in two. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-theres-the-sword-and-here-92228709.htmlRFFA1AJD–The caption for this illustration reads: There's the sword and here is the anvil. The Serbian hero Marko had asked the swordmaker Novak to make a sword that would haveno equal in the world. Novak did, as seen here, and Marko took the sword and struck the anvil and cut it in two. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: but thanks to Sharatz I was finally getting farther from him. Sharatz was the horse of the hero Marko, and here Bogdan the bully is chasing Marko. The horse was said to breathe blue flame and to have lived with Marko for 160 years. Marko was the son of King Voukashin. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-but-thanks-to-sharatz-i-was-92228701.htmlRFFA1AJ5–The caption for this illustration reads: but thanks to Sharatz I was finally getting farther from him. Sharatz was the horse of the hero Marko, and here Bogdan the bully is chasing Marko. The horse was said to breathe blue flame and to have lived with Marko for 160 years. Marko was the son of King Voukashin. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: but thanks to Sharatz I was finally getting farther from him. Sharatz was the horse of the hero Marko, and here Bogdan the bully is chasing Marko. The horse was said to breathe blue flame and to have lived with Marko for 160 years. Marko was the son of King Voukashin. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-but-thanks-to-sharatz-i-was-92228702.htmlRFFA1AJ6–The caption for this illustration reads: but thanks to Sharatz I was finally getting farther from him. Sharatz was the horse of the hero Marko, and here Bogdan the bully is chasing Marko. The horse was said to breathe blue flame and to have lived with Marko for 160 years. Marko was the son of King Voukashin. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: In the instant that Voukashin to reach his son. Here Prince Marko is headed to a church, chased by his father King Voukashin. Marko hears a voice from within the church that tells him to rush within so as to not be killed by his father. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-in-the-instant-that-voukashin-90362645.htmlRFF70AD9–The caption for this illustration reads: In the instant that Voukashin to reach his son. Here Prince Marko is headed to a church, chased by his father King Voukashin. Marko hears a voice from within the church that tells him to rush within so as to not be killed by his father. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Paul's gray falcon's neck turned. In Serbia mythology, Yelitza, was the sister of Paul and Radool. Paul's jealous wife persuaded him that his sister had killed their son, so Paul had Yelitza pulled apart by horses. A church arose on the spot where she died. Here Paul is outside addressing a falcon. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-pauls-gray-falcons-neck-turned-93263371.htmlRFFBMEAK–The caption for this illustration reads: Paul's gray falcon's neck turned. In Serbia mythology, Yelitza, was the sister of Paul and Radool. Paul's jealous wife persuaded him that his sister had killed their son, so Paul had Yelitza pulled apart by horses. A church arose on the spot where she died. Here Paul is outside addressing a falcon. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: I shuddered with horror in a few moments had Sharatz the Veela overtaken. The I is Marko, the Serbian hero, and Sharatz is his horse. The figure at right is a Veela. In Slavic and Serbian mythology, the Veela was a supernatural being. They were said to like dancing and to marry mortal men on occasion. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-i-shuddered-with-horror-in-92228706.htmlRFFA1AJA–The caption for this illustration reads: I shuddered with horror in a few moments had Sharatz the Veela overtaken. The I is Marko, the Serbian hero, and Sharatz is his horse. The figure at right is a Veela. In Slavic and Serbian mythology, the Veela was a supernatural being. They were said to like dancing and to marry mortal men on occasion. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: I shuddered with horror in a few moments had Sharatz the Veela overtaken. The I is Marko, the Serbian hero, and Sharatz is his horse. The figure at right is a Veela. In Slavic and Serbian mythology, the Veela was a supernatural being. They were said to like dancing and to marry mortal men on occasion. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-i-shuddered-with-horror-in-92228705.htmlRFFA1AJ9–The caption for this illustration reads: I shuddered with horror in a few moments had Sharatz the Veela overtaken. The I is Marko, the Serbian hero, and Sharatz is his horse. The figure at right is a Veela. In Slavic and Serbian mythology, the Veela was a supernatural being. They were said to like dancing and to marry mortal men on occasion. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: and the rays the girl shone. King Michael of Leyden had a daughter and the Tsar Doushan wanted a wife. Doushan sent an official named Theodor to check her out. The scene here shows Theodor with the Princess Roksanda. The place was dark, but he had a magic ring that provided light. She was beautiful and he gave her the ring from Doushan. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-and-the-rays-the-girl-shone-92915539.htmlRFFB4JM3–The caption for this illustration reads: and the rays the girl shone. King Michael of Leyden had a daughter and the Tsar Doushan wanted a wife. Doushan sent an official named Theodor to check her out. The scene here shows Theodor with the Princess Roksanda. The place was dark, but he had a magic ring that provided light. She was beautiful and he gave her the ring from Doushan. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: The old woman was absorbed in playing with the bird. A king had a son and wanted a suitable bride for him. After no luck, the prince decided to kill himself, but a voice told him to find an old woman with gold hair, grab her hair, and take the bird she is holding. The prince does so (as seen here) and the old woman becomes a princess - they marry and live happily. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-old-woman-was-absorbed-94378573.htmlRFFDF8R9–The caption for this illustration reads: The old woman was absorbed in playing with the bird. A king had a son and wanted a suitable bride for him. After no luck, the prince decided to kill himself, but a voice told him to find an old woman with gold hair, grab her hair, and take the bird she is holding. The prince does so (as seen here) and the old woman becomes a princess - they marry and live happily. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: The old woman was absorbed in playing with the bird. A king had a son and wanted a suitable bride for him. After no luck, the prince decided to kill himself, but a voice told him to find an old woman with gold hair, grab her hair, and take the bird she is holding. The prince does so (as seen here) and the old woman becomes a princess - they marry and live happily. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-old-woman-was-absorbed-94378576.htmlRFFDF8RC–The caption for this illustration reads: The old woman was absorbed in playing with the bird. A king had a son and wanted a suitable bride for him. After no luck, the prince decided to kill himself, but a voice told him to find an old woman with gold hair, grab her hair, and take the bird she is holding. The prince does so (as seen here) and the old woman becomes a princess - they marry and live happily. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: The snake entwined itself swiftly round his arm. The tale tells of a shepherd who saw a snake surrounded by a raging fire. He put out his arm, the snake wound himself around it, as seen here, and escaped. The two then visited the snake's father, the king of serpents, who gave the shepherd the gift of understanding animal language as a reward. The shepherd used it to his advantage. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-snake-entwined-itself-93937080.htmlRFFCR5KM–The caption for this illustration reads: The snake entwined itself swiftly round his arm. The tale tells of a shepherd who saw a snake surrounded by a raging fire. He put out his arm, the snake wound himself around it, as seen here, and escaped. The two then visited the snake's father, the king of serpents, who gave the shepherd the gift of understanding animal language as a reward. The shepherd used it to his advantage. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: The snake entwined itself swiftly round his arm. The tale tells of a shepherd who saw a snake surrounded by a raging fire. He put out his arm, the snake wound himself around it, as seen here, and escaped. The two then visited the snake's father, the king of serpents, who gave the shepherd the gift of understanding animal language as a reward. The shepherd used it to his advantage. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-snake-entwined-itself-93937084.htmlRFFCR5KT–The caption for this illustration reads: The snake entwined itself swiftly round his arm. The tale tells of a shepherd who saw a snake surrounded by a raging fire. He put out his arm, the snake wound himself around it, as seen here, and escaped. The two then visited the snake's father, the king of serpents, who gave the shepherd the gift of understanding animal language as a reward. The shepherd used it to his advantage. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: The Pea-hen turns into a maiden. According to the tale, a king had three sons and a tree that produced golden apples, but a thief stole them every night. Two of sons failed to catch him, third was able to outwit the thief: nine peahens would come down and eight pecked the apples, but the ninth turned into a beautiful princess—as seen here. The princess gave the third prince two golden apples for the king. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-pea-hen-turns-into-a-maiden-94378572.htmlRFFDF8R8–The caption for this illustration reads: The Pea-hen turns into a maiden. According to the tale, a king had three sons and a tree that produced golden apples, but a thief stole them every night. Two of sons failed to catch him, third was able to outwit the thief: nine peahens would come down and eight pecked the apples, but the ninth turned into a beautiful princess—as seen here. The princess gave the third prince two golden apples for the king. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: The Pea-hen turns into a maiden. According to the tale, a king had three sons and a tree that produced golden apples, but a thief stole them every night. Two of sons failed to catch him, third was able to outwit the thief: nine peahens would come down and eight pecked the apples, but the ninth turned into a beautiful princess—as seen here. The princess gave the third prince two golden apples for the king. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-pea-hen-turns-into-a-maiden-94378569.htmlRFFDF8R5–The caption for this illustration reads: The Pea-hen turns into a maiden. According to the tale, a king had three sons and a tree that produced golden apples, but a thief stole them every night. Two of sons failed to catch him, third was able to outwit the thief: nine peahens would come down and eight pecked the apples, but the ninth turned into a beautiful princess—as seen here. The princess gave the third prince two golden apples for the king. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.
The caption for this illustration reads: Why do you weep, my brother? The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. The tale is the 'Ram with the Golden Fleece.' A father had tried to kill a ram with golden fleece, but was killed by the ram. Years later, his sons met the ram and did kill him, but the king wanted the fleece. The boy refused and the king said to keep the fleece he had to plant a vineyard and bring him wine from it in seven days. The boy went and cried, knowing the deed was impossible. The illustration here shows the girl who appeared to him and helped him. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-why-do-you-weep-my-brother-93263372.htmlRFFBMEAM–The caption for this illustration reads: Why do you weep, my brother? The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. The tale is the 'Ram with the Golden Fleece.' A father had tried to kill a ram with golden fleece, but was killed by the ram. Years later, his sons met the ram and did kill him, but the king wanted the fleece. The boy refused and the king said to keep the fleece he had to plant a vineyard and bring him wine from it in seven days. The boy went and cried, knowing the deed was impossible. The illustration here shows the girl who appeared to him and helped him.
The caption for this illustration reads: Why do you weep, my brother? The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. The tale is the 'Ram with the Golden Fleece.' A father had tried to kill a ram with golden fleece, but was killed byt the ram. Years later, his sone met the ram and did kill him, but the king wanted the fleece. The boy refused and the king said to keep the fleece he had to plant a vineyard and bring him wine from it in seven days. The boy went and cried, knowing the deed was impossible. The illustration here shows the girl who appeared to him and helped him d Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-why-do-you-weep-my-brother-93259405.htmlRFFBM991–The caption for this illustration reads: Why do you weep, my brother? The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends. The tale is the 'Ram with the Golden Fleece.' A father had tried to kill a ram with golden fleece, but was killed byt the ram. Years later, his sone met the ram and did kill him, but the king wanted the fleece. The boy refused and the king said to keep the fleece he had to plant a vineyard and bring him wine from it in seven days. The boy went and cried, knowing the deed was impossible. The illustration here shows the girl who appeared to him and helped him d
The caption here reads: He could not find a word to say. The tale: An old man amazed the tsar with his eloquent speech. After the old man said his daughter had taught him, the tsar assigned impossible tasks. The daughter had her father counter each with an impossible task for the tsar. The tsar married the girl on one condition: if he left, she could take what she valued most. Years later the tsar had her leave. She got the tsar drunk and took him back to her father. The girl showed him the letter with her one demand (shown here) - what she had taken was the tsar himself. He fell in love again Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-here-reads-he-could-not-find-a-word-to-say-the-tale-an-94378582.htmlRFFDF8RJ–The caption here reads: He could not find a word to say. The tale: An old man amazed the tsar with his eloquent speech. After the old man said his daughter had taught him, the tsar assigned impossible tasks. The daughter had her father counter each with an impossible task for the tsar. The tsar married the girl on one condition: if he left, she could take what she valued most. Years later the tsar had her leave. She got the tsar drunk and took him back to her father. The girl showed him the letter with her one demand (shown here) - what she had taken was the tsar himself. He fell in love again
The caption for this illustration reads: The young man strove earnestly in prayer. According to the tale: A man sends his three sons out into the world with items to secure before marrying. The older ones trick the younger to go on his own. He comes to where a princess lives. Every suitor has been killed. The boy stays, prays to God, and survives. The princess helps him. The third chore from the father is for each son to find a wife. The boy goes back to the princess. That night, ghosts and vampires assail him (seen here). He prays and survives. The princess marries him. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-young-man-strove-earnestly-94378592.htmlRFFDF8T0–The caption for this illustration reads: The young man strove earnestly in prayer. According to the tale: A man sends his three sons out into the world with items to secure before marrying. The older ones trick the younger to go on his own. He comes to where a princess lives. Every suitor has been killed. The boy stays, prays to God, and survives. The princess helps him. The third chore from the father is for each son to find a wife. The boy goes back to the princess. That night, ghosts and vampires assail him (seen here). He prays and survives. The princess marries him.
The caption for this illustration reads: The young man strove earnestly in prayer. According to the tale: A man sends his three sons out into the world with items to secure before marrying. The older ones trick the younger to go on his own. He comes to where a princess lives. Every suitor has been killed. The boy stays, prays to God, and survives. The princess helps him. The third chore from the father is for each son to find a wife. The boy goes back to the princess. That night, ghosts and vampires assail him (seen here). He prays and survives. The princess marries him. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-for-this-illustration-reads-the-young-man-strove-earnestly-94378589.htmlRFFDF8RW–The caption for this illustration reads: The young man strove earnestly in prayer. According to the tale: A man sends his three sons out into the world with items to secure before marrying. The older ones trick the younger to go on his own. He comes to where a princess lives. Every suitor has been killed. The boy stays, prays to God, and survives. The princess helps him. The third chore from the father is for each son to find a wife. The boy goes back to the princess. That night, ghosts and vampires assail him (seen here). He prays and survives. The princess marries him.
The caption here reads: He could not find a word to say. The tale: An old man amazed the tsar with his eloquent speech. After the old man said his daughter had taught him, the tsar assigned impossible tasks. The daughter had her father counter each with an impossible task for the tsar. The tsar married the girl on one condition: if he left, she could take what she valued most. Years later the tsar had her leave. She got the tsar drunk and took him back to her father. The girl showed him the letter with her one demand (shown here) - what she had taken was the tsar himself. He fell in love again Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-here-reads-he-could-not-find-a-word-to-say-the-tale-an-94378581.htmlRFFDF8RH–The caption here reads: He could not find a word to say. The tale: An old man amazed the tsar with his eloquent speech. After the old man said his daughter had taught him, the tsar assigned impossible tasks. The daughter had her father counter each with an impossible task for the tsar. The tsar married the girl on one condition: if he left, she could take what she valued most. Years later the tsar had her leave. She got the tsar drunk and took him back to her father. The girl showed him the letter with her one demand (shown here) - what she had taken was the tsar himself. He fell in love again
The caption reads: Pray give me your hand so that I may see your ring. According to the tale: A rich man sent his son to trade, three times. The son used his money to help less fortunate, including a tsar's daughter. The two fell in love and married. Later, father’s minister threw him overboard. Landing on a barren island, he is helped in return for half of whatever he would have. Seeing his wife, about to marry the minister, he puts out his hand, with his wedding ring (see here). The boy gives the man his half. The man says he is an angel, rewarding him for his good deeds and vanishes. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-reads-pray-give-me-your-hand-so-that-i-may-see-your-ring-94378587.htmlRFFDF8RR–The caption reads: Pray give me your hand so that I may see your ring. According to the tale: A rich man sent his son to trade, three times. The son used his money to help less fortunate, including a tsar's daughter. The two fell in love and married. Later, father’s minister threw him overboard. Landing on a barren island, he is helped in return for half of whatever he would have. Seeing his wife, about to marry the minister, he puts out his hand, with his wedding ring (see here). The boy gives the man his half. The man says he is an angel, rewarding him for his good deeds and vanishes.
The caption reads: Pray give me your hand so that I may see your ring. According to the tale: A rich man sent his son to trade, three times. The son used his money to help less fortunate, including a tsar's daughter. The two fell in love and married. Later, father’s minister threw him overboard. Landing on a barren island, he is helped in return for half of whatever he would have. Seeing his wife, about to marry the minister, he puts out his hand, with his wedding ring (see here). The boy gives the man his half. The man says he is an angel, rewarding him for his good deeds and vanishes. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-reads-pray-give-me-your-hand-so-that-i-may-see-your-ring-94378583.htmlRFFDF8RK–The caption reads: Pray give me your hand so that I may see your ring. According to the tale: A rich man sent his son to trade, three times. The son used his money to help less fortunate, including a tsar's daughter. The two fell in love and married. Later, father’s minister threw him overboard. Landing on a barren island, he is helped in return for half of whatever he would have. Seeing his wife, about to marry the minister, he puts out his hand, with his wedding ring (see here). The boy gives the man his half. The man says he is an angel, rewarding him for his good deeds and vanishes.
The caption here reads: The whole loaf is for thee, and Beardless is to get nothing. The tale: A man sent his son to grind his corn, but not in a mill with a Beardless man. But, at every mill was a Beardless man (a trickster). The boy grinds the corn at next mill. Trickster proposes making one loaf of bread and whoever tells greatest lie has the loaf. The boy finishes his saying words in a book told him to take the bread. The Beardless was speechless (as seen here - Beardless is seated). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-here-reads-the-whole-loaf-is-for-thee-and-beardless-is-94378578.htmlRFFDF8RE–The caption here reads: The whole loaf is for thee, and Beardless is to get nothing. The tale: A man sent his son to grind his corn, but not in a mill with a Beardless man. But, at every mill was a Beardless man (a trickster). The boy grinds the corn at next mill. Trickster proposes making one loaf of bread and whoever tells greatest lie has the loaf. The boy finishes his saying words in a book told him to take the bread. The Beardless was speechless (as seen here - Beardless is seated).
The caption here reads: The whole loaf is for thee, and Beardless is to get nothing. The tale: A man sent his son to grind his corn, but not in a mill with a Beardless man. But, at every mill was a Beardless man (a trickster). The boy grinds the corn at next mill. Trickster proposes making one loaf of bread and whoever tells greatest lie has the loaf. The boy finishes his saying words in a book told him to take the bread. The Beardless was speechless (as seen here - Beardless is seated). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-caption-here-reads-the-whole-loaf-is-for-thee-and-beardless-is-94378579.htmlRFFDF8RF–The caption here reads: The whole loaf is for thee, and Beardless is to get nothing. The tale: A man sent his son to grind his corn, but not in a mill with a Beardless man. But, at every mill was a Beardless man (a trickster). The boy grinds the corn at next mill. Trickster proposes making one loaf of bread and whoever tells greatest lie has the loaf. The boy finishes his saying words in a book told him to take the bread. The Beardless was speechless (as seen here - Beardless is seated).
Search Results for Serbian myth Stock Photos and Images (74)
Page 1 of 1