Similar fables to King Arthur and Robin Hood in other cultures?
Similar fables to King Arthur and Robin Hood in other cultures?
Basically the title. In the US I've heard the fables of King Arthur and Robin Hood constantly. What are some other fabled heroes from antiquity that are less well known? Something from a non-Western culture.
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There is the Nibelungen saga, a Germanic folk tale. It is too complex to give a short summary. Part of it is the heroic story of Siegfried, the dragon slayer.
It is western and well known in Germany, but judging by the lack of English sources, not very well known elsewhere. For more, I recommend reading the German Wikipedia entry (with translation)
There is the Norse Beowulf myth, that is somewhat related to the Nibelungs. It might be better known to English speakers.