Wonder Tales from Tibet

"Wonder Tales from Tibet" by Eleanore Myers Jewett is a collection of captivating folk tales crafted in the early 1900s. Inspired by stories from distant lands, particularly Tibet, this collection is teeming with unique characters like a resourceful Khan's Son and a mystical Siddhi-kur. The tales are woven with adventure, enchantments, and moral teachings, which captivate the minds of both younger and older readers. Beginning with an introduction to the Siddhi-kur, a mysterious figure deeply embedded in the storytelling customs of India and Tibet, the anthology unfolds with the story of a wise prince who sets out to capture the Siddhi-kur, finding magical adventures and tricky magicians along the way. He encounters various challenges, such as transforming into animals to avoid danger and seeking guidance from a hermit named Nagarguna, thereby, the stories set the stage for a rich tapestry of magical and moral themes that will unfold throughout the collection.