What is the story of The Tale of the Queen of the Serpents?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The Tale of the Queen of the Serpents is a popular story in Serbian folklore that has been passed down for generations. The story is about a beautiful queen who is actually a serpent and is in love with a young man.

The queen serpent transforms herself into a beautiful woman and becomes the young man's lover. The young man is unaware of her true identity until he witnesses her transformation back into a serpent.

The queen serpent tells the young man that she must return to her kingdom, but that she will send a messenger to retrieve him so that they can be together forever. The young man is hesitant but ultimately agrees to go with the messenger.

When they arrive at the kingdom, the queen serpent reveals that she wants the young man to stay with her forever and become the king of her kingdom. The young man is hesitant but ultimately agrees to stay with her.

The Tale of the Queen of the Serpents is a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving in to temptation. It also highlights the theme of transformation and the blurred lines between reality and illusion.