Literature. Part hundred fourteen.

                                                      "The Stolen Princess" by Zachris Topelius.

Once upon a time there was a princess named Lindagull. She was kidnapped by a tiger.

Princess Lindagull met with evil wizard and lived in a foreign country.

At the end she was rescued and returned to her home country. Also, princess Lindagull married.

Cyrene.

Cyrene (Κῡρήνη) (Kyrḗnē) was a Thessalian princess in Greek mythology. Hypseus (Ὑψεύς) was her father. Chlidanope (Χλιδανώπης) was her mother.

She killed lions. 

Apollo (Ἀπόλλων) (Apollōn) loved Cyrene. They married and had children. Aristaeus (Ἀρισταῖος) (Aristaios), Autuchus, and Idmon (Ἴδμων) were their children.

Aethiopia.

Aethiopia (Αἰθιοπία) (Αἰθίοψ) (Aithiopía) means ‘I burn’ (αἴθω) (aíthō) and ‘face’ (ὤψ) (ṓps). This country situated on the shore of the ocean.

According to myths and legends, allies of the Trojans (in the Trojan War) lived there (Αἰθίοπας).

Perseus visited this place when he fought with Medusa Gorgon and saved Andromeda.

Cepheus (Κηφεύς) (Kepheús) and Cassiopeia (Κασσιόπεια) (Kassiópeia) were King and Queen of Aethiopia. Also, they were Andromeda’s parents.

Literature. Part hundred three.

                              “Hurleburlebutz” by the Brothers Grimm.

Once upon a time a king was in a forest. He met a white dwarf there. The dwarf asked for king’s youngest daughter.

The family didn’t want to give up their daughter, but then the fox took the right girl.

The fox turned into a white dwarf and they began to live together.

Then the dwarf turned into a prince.

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Herse of Athens.

Herse (Ἕρση) means "dew". She was the Athenian princess in Greek mythology. Her parents were Cecrops I (Κέκροψ) and Agraulus (Ἄγραυλος). Also, Herse had siblings: Aglaurus (Ἄγλαυρος), Pandrarosus (Πάνδροσος), and Erysichthon (Ἐρυσίχθων).

Hermes was her husband. They had son named Cephalus (Κέφαλος).

There are different stories about this character.

Great people: Frances Hodgson Burnett.

 Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett was born on November 14, 1849, in England. 

She wrote famous children’s books, such as: A Little Princess (1905), The Secret Garden (1911), Robin (1922), and etc.

Burnett was married and had two children.

Frances Hodgson Burnett died on October 29, 1924, in the USA.

Iphimedeia.

Iphimedeia (Ἰφιμέδεια) or Iphimede (Ἰφιμέδη) was a Thessalian princess in Greek mythology. Her parents were Triopas and Hiscilla.

Poseidon and Aloeus (Ἀλωεύς) were her husbands.

Aloadae (Otus and Ephialtes) were Iphimedeia's sons.

Paneratis was her daughter, too.

Iphimedeia had relations with other characters.

There are myths and legends about her.

Iphigenia.

Iphigenia (Ἰφιγένεια) was a princess of Mycenae, in Greek mythology. Her father was King Agamemnon, her mother was Queen Clytemnestra.

Iphigenia had several siblings: Orestes, Chrysothemis, and Electra.

There are plays, paintings, and statues about this character.

Timandra.

Timandra (Τιμάνδρα) was a Spartan princess and queen of Arcadia in Greek legends. Her father was Tyndareus. Her mother was Leda. Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, Castor and Pollux, and Phoebe were Timandra's relatives. 

She married Echemus, the king of Arcadia. They had a son named Ladocus. 

Timandra left her husband Echemus. She went to Phyleus.

She met with other gods and goddesses.

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Literature. Part eighty.

                                     “The Swineherd” by Hans Christian Andersen.

Once upon a time there was a Prince. He had his own kingdom. But this Prince’s kingdom was very small.

He wanted to marry the Emperor’s daughter. Prince sent her a rose and nightingale as a gift. But the Princess wasn’t happy with them.

Then the Prince decided to become a swineherd and worked alongside the Princess. Also, he created a little kettle with bells. A melody was sung while cooking. The Prince gave this as a gift to the Princess and she liked it. The Princess loved artificial things.

She gave him ten kisses.

Later swineherd made a rattle. The Princess was glad again. He had hundred princess’s kisses.

At the end the Prince said that she didn’t understand the meaning of the real gifts and left her.

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Literature. Part seventy eight.

                              “The Princess and the Pea” by Hans Christian Andersen.

Once upon a time there was a prince. He wanted to marry a real princess. But the prince didn’t know who is real and who isn’t.

On this day was a storm. The king heard a knock and opened the door. 

There was a princess, she was all wet.

The queen decided to check if it was a real princess. She took off many bedclothes and on the bed put the pea.

The princess slept on this bed all night.

In the morning she said that she had slept very badly.

So, everyone understood that this was a real princess and the prince married her.

This fairy tale was written in XIX century. The famous story translated to many languages. There are different illustrations and performance about this story.

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Literature. Part seventy six.

                                            "Riquet with the Tuft" by Charles Perrault.

Once upon a time there was a Queen whose son was ugly, he had a tuft. But her son was very clever.

Several years later in another country two twin girls were born. One of them was beautiful, but stupid, another was ugly, but clever.

In the forest stupid princess met Riquet with the tuft. He was in love with the princess for her beauty. The prince asked the princess to marry him. Stupid princess said she would marry him in a year.

The princess gotten a lot smarter this year. All people were amazed about it. 

One year later she met Riquet with the tuft again. He was preparing for the wedding.

The princess understood that the ugly prince gave her mind. They were married. She saw Riquet's inner handsome qualities, such as: intelligence, manners, and behavior.

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Literature. Part sixty four.

                                             "The Tinderbox" by Hans Christian Andersen.

Once upon a time there was a soldier. He was a poor man and met a witch. The witch asked him to climb on the tree.

The soldier found three dogs. They were different. There were many coins. The poor soldier took  a lot of money. There was a tinderbox, too.

She asked the soldier to give her a tinderbox. But the soldier didn’t give it to the witch. He killed her.

The soldier became a rich person. He spent his money. Later soldier knew about princess. She was in the tower.

The fairy tinderbox helped him. One of the three dogs brought a princess. Soldier saw a sleeping princess.

He was arrested and set in a prison. The soldier was sentenced to death.

At this moment the tinderbox helped him again. The three dogs appeared. They killed king.

The soldier and the princess are married. They became king and queen.

This fairy tale was translated to many languages. There are different adaptations.

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Literature. Part fifty five.

                                             "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen.

Once upon a time in the sea was a kingdom with princesses. These princesses were mermaids. Then they became fifteen-yearsold the girls could see the surface and people.

So, one mermaid noticed ship in the sea. There was a prince. She saved him after an accident.

The mermaid understood that she fell in love with him. She decided go to the witch. She gave the little mermaid legs, but took her voice.

Young girl met the prince. They were in the palace. But the mermaid couldn't talk.

The prince didn't know that she saved his life. He met another girl with mermaid's voice. Young man wanted to marry her.

On the ship were mermaid, prince, and his bride. The little mermaid was very sad.

Other mermaid princesses told about the witch. Before evening the little mermaid must kill the prince. Or she becomes sea foam.

But she saved the prince again. The poor girl decided to become sea foam.

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History of Monaco.

Monaco is situated in Western Europe. Contry borders with France. Also, French is the official language in Monaco.

Constitutonal monarchy is a type of government in this country. American actress Grace Kelly was a princess there.

Now Principality of Monaco has popular places.

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Great people: Queen Victoria.

Alexandrina Victoria was born on May 24, 1819, in London. Her parents were Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn and Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saafeld. Also, Victoria had siblings.

She became queen on June 20, 1837. Victoria was married to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. They had several children.

During Queen Victoria's reign different things happened in the country. It was important for history.

Victoria died on January 22, 1901, in Great Britain.

My own fairy tale.

The prince and princess lived in a large castle. Their house had a lot of beautiful rooms and amazing furnitures. Young lady loved it! Pink walls were so cute! Sometimes she remembered about her life in a tower. There were pink walls and curtains in princess's room in a tower.

Young spouses often visited different magical places. Fantasy forest with bright old fairies. Enormous oak was very big and strange. Kind wizard with long white beard appeared here. When he wanted to create his potion for good dids. Unicorns and their babies! Silver horns and rainbow tails... Nice view. Princess liked it! It was a good time for the couple. Also, wife and husband visited water places. Lakes with clean waves, beautiful mermaids lived there. But lady didn't like lake. She admired the forest and the creatures in it.

Fairies and elves lived in a castle, too. They helped the young woman. One of the fairies became princess's friend.

Once upon a time when prince wore his iron helmet, sword, and shell. Young man went to fight with fire dragons. They were dangerous creatures! On that day princess and fairy decided to go to old wise rose. They saw a long tower. In the garden was an old rose. Flower wasn't very bright. She said that to be a good spouse very difficult. Delicious food and clean house are important, too. Woman must be with man in different situations. They can be unusual. Princess remembered these words for long time.

Also, young lady and her friend found a newborn unicorn on the way. Fantasy creature was very nice. So, friends took this animal.

Princess thought about wise words all day. "Wife must be with her husband in different situations." She looked serious on that moment. Even old elf asked lady: "What's happened?"

In the evening prince returned at comfortable castle. Princess kissed and hugged her husband. She felt his warm. After they had a good time.

White horse and unicorn lived in the royal yard. Animals had different feelings to each other. Unicorn was little and needed care. Fairies and elves fed them good. But white horse was jealous about baby unicorn.

Prince loved his wofe very much. Princess reminded him of one of the fairies who cared for him as a child. Kind and beautiful woman.

Mermaids were other type of women. Prince saw them as a young man. He was glad that he met a princess.

Several years later pretty babies in the family appeared. They looked like angels! Prince and princess were happy! Spouses became parents.

It was a simple day for family. Young father go to work with a white horse. Princess and babies were at home. Mother cared for them. Prince didn't returned to the castle. Lady was very worried about her husband.

Witch and her cat, did magical things for prince. His white horse and helmet disappeared. Young father became weak and strange. His arms and legs had serious magical scars. It was horrible for family! Princess wanted to cry about this condition! Elves and fairies cared for ill prince.

Lady remembered words of wise rose about wife. She understood... And cried. After princess hugged her children and husband. Fairies admired their power of love! Some of them cried, too.

Young woman didn't leave her husband in a hard situation. It was important for all.

Wise rose said true about a good wife. Prince loved his children and cried with them. They supported father.

Husband and father passed away... Widow and children visited his grave in the forest. Princess cried, kind wizard listen her. He said about love. It's important feelings for our life.

My own poem.

Somewhere very far away,

Beautiful princess

Lived in a tower castle,

She had her own garden.

Princess loved red roses in the yard

Also, she waited for a prince on a white horse.

One day her old rose said: "You will be happy!"

Unicorn with a rainbow horn,

Played with young girl

In a tower and yard.

Suddenly damsel saw a prince in the castle

So, they arrived at another castle.

Princess became happy and met a fairy

She was stern but fair.

Legendary creature asked princess,

To take care for a white horse.

Young man wore a sword and helmet.

Prince fought with evil dragons,

Princess cared for a white horse

And with a fair visited old rose.

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Great people: Grace Kelly.

Grace Patricia Kelly was born on November 12, 192, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her parents were John B. Kelly Sr. and Margaret Katherine Majer. Grace had older and younger siblings.

In 1950's she acted in different movies, such as High Noon (1952), To Catch a Thief (1955), Rear Window (1954). Also, Grace Kelly was a fashion icon of this period.

Actress met Rainier III, Prince of Monaco. They married on April 19, 1956. Grace Kelly and Rainier had three children, Princess Caroline (born on January 23, 1957), Prince Albert (born on March 14, 1958), Princess Stephanie (born on February 1, 1965).

Princess Grace died on September 13, 1982, in an automobile accident.

Literature. Part twenty five.

                                     "Sleeping Beauty" by Brothers Grimm.

King and Queen had a baby daughter. A witch said that she will get pricked a needle. Fifteen years later princess really had an injury with a needle.

Girl slept for many years. One day prince kissed her lips and princess woke up.

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