Machines, Dragons & fearsome Scoundrels: Clever Folklore Tales from Around the World
SA Krishnan
Jun 2026 · SA Krishnan
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Brute force is not the only way to win a battle.
Sometimes, the sharpest weapon is the human mind!
From the legendary battlefields of ancient China to the depths of a Japanese lake, discover how heroes use their intellect to triumph over difficult odds. Then see how a humble peasant from Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales strikes a bargain with a little black devil. Finally, the legendary court jester Tenali Raman fools two burly robbers into doing his farm chores for him.
Perfect for readers of myths and legends.
Brute force is not the only way to win a battle.
Sometimes, the sharpest weapon is the human mind!
From the legendary battlefields of ancient China to the depths of a Japanese lake, discover how heroes use their intellect to triumph over difficult odds. Then see how a humble peasant from Grimm B...
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