This book is a collection of translations of folk-verse and folk-prose from the Greek language. The translations are annotated with explanations of the cultural references and idioms used in the original texts. The cycle of Romaic folk-verse and folk-prose is considered one of the richest in the world. This book is a must-read for those interested in Greek literature, linguistic anthropology, and folklore studies.

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