The Three Heads of the Well

Download or read book The Three Heads of the Well written by Carolyn Emerick and published by Carolyn Emerick. This book was released on with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: European Fairy Tales Series Vol 1 This series explores fairy tales from the European tradition. Each book begins with an opening discussion on the history, culture, and mythos that help us understand elements of the following fairy tale. "The Three Heads of the Well" explores an English fairy tale that retains a vestigial memory of the Norns, figures related to fate in Norse mythology. The introduction gives an explaination of Teutonic cultural heritage in Britain, discusses the figures of the Norns, and explores the Anglo-Saxon concept of "Wyrd," fate and destiny. Following the opening chapters, the fairy tale is retold by the author. The book is richly illustrated throughout.