As with gladness, men of old

As with gladness, men of old
Did the guiding star behold,
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The Golden Maiden

The Golden Maiden and Other Folk Tales and Fairy Stories Told in Armenia by A.G. Seklemian

Or possibly A.K Seklemian, I have seen dueling bylines -- perhaps it's transcriptions.

Distinctive variations of tales. And generally of ones where you need to know quite a bit to recognize. Even the Cinderella variant is unusual. Third sons and quests. Giants and dragons. Maidens so beautiful that they seem to say to say to the sun that it does not need to shine, they are shining. Wicked stepmothers and many other fairy tale tropes in new combinations. Occasionally, polygamous heroes for cultural influence.

fairies and dwarves and talking bears

The fairies showed up in the first scene, at the christening.

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