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Prince Charming (Fat Frumos) and the Sun. (Part1)

Posted on 26 March 2008

Moldavian folktale

Once upon a time, maybe, not so long ago, I don’t know, just such misfortune happened - the Sun left the Earth. Pitch-dark night was always. There was no light and warmth. Forests and fields were dying; the animals and birds followed them.

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Ileana Cosânzeana

Posted on 04 March 2008

Moldova has a long history of folklore, consisting of ballads, songs, tales, jokes, riddles, dances, and games. Ileana Cosânzeana is one of the most famous female characters in Moldavian and Romanian fairy tales where she plays the most alluring role.

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