However, those with a penchant for folktales and fairies should look no further.

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Their daily rituals, their child-rearing practices, and even their folktales reinforce these values, which have an obvious utility for subsistence farmers.

NEWYORKER: Spoiled Rotten

The epic falls within the tradition of heroic folktales that dramatize and voice the deepest sentiments and aspirations of a nation.

UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage

In most folktales, when a young man sets off to rescue the princess and become the king, one of the first tests of his mettle involves generosity.

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