Old Woman Izergil

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of three parts: the story of old woman Izergil about her life and two legends — about Larra and Danko.
• The legend of Larra tells of the son of an eagle and a woman, who was punished with eternal loneliness for his pride and defiance.
• The legend of Danko tells of a young hero who tore out his heart to light the way for his people through a dark forest, and perished, but saved the people.
• In her stories, old woman Izergil raises themes of love, self-sacrifice, pride, and loneliness.
• The work is written in the genre of romantic realism, combining elements of reality and mythology.
• Old woman Izergil symbolizes wisdom and life experience accumulated over the years and serves as a link between legends and reality.