This story was interesting because of the world it took place in, but the actual plot was pretty dull. I like that there are magical creatures on both sides of this battle for Connla, but that's about as far as it goes for me. I might have missed the point, but that's just what I took from it.
The Fields of Boliauns
I like how even in these stories from hundreds of years ago there's still the same sort of reaction to seeing something as mythical as a leprechaun. It's neat to see how culture hasn't changed in that aspect.
Geez, I didn't think the Leprechaun would be the calm, innocent one in this story. He only tricks Tom after Tom threatens his life and spills his homemade beer.
Was pretty foolish of Tom, and I don't think people nowadays would have fallen for that trick, but it's a good story nonetheless.
Also, crock of gold was NOT at the end of the rainbow!
The Horned Woman
That was a really creepy story, but definitely one that I could see being told by families and the reason an heirloom is kept. It's these sort of superstitions that make people do things that appear strange.
Throughout the story, the woman doesn't really have control of what happens. She listens to whoever asks things of her, and eventually, the good wins out. I'm not sure what exactly that's supposed to tell us, maybe that there are just good and evil forces, both of which can seem like practical things to follow.
The Shepherd of Myddvai
I don't like the character of the Maiden. The "three strikes" could hardly be called strikes at all. Maybe in olden days it as different, but tapping someone on the shoulder is a common, social interaction in today's society.
Although, nothing really that bad came from this. Sure, the shepherd lost his wife, but the foundation for their marriage was so thin (he didn't even bake the bread that "won" her heart) that it couldn't have been that meaningful.
The Sprightly Tailor
"he discovered a few stitches were somewhat long" - haha, this part was great. It was going to be a pretty standard fairy tale, but this little line at the end made it really enjoyable.
Munachar and Manachar
It seems like a rather extreme thing to hang someone just for stealing raspberries! Maybe they were pretty delicious..
The heck? That ending was weird. I was half expecting Manachar to have come up with a plan to keep Munachar from accomplishing his very drawn-out task, but I guess he ended up just exploding from eating too many raspberries.
Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes.
Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree
For some reason, I really like the names Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree.
WHAT.
:(............. poor Gold-Tree! She didn't ask for this.
I can't believe nobody thought to remove the object from Gold-Tree's finger..
Well, a happy ending I suppose! Odd that a mother would be so dedicated to being the most beautiful queen that she would kill her own daughter.
Murderous Silver Tree
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