Little Constantine

Little Constantine (Albanian: Konstandini i vogël) is a legendary figure of Albanian folk poetry. In northern Albania he is also known as Aga Ymeri, in southern Albania as Ymer Ago, among the Italo-Albanians as Konstandini i Vogëlith (Little Constantine), and in Byzantine acritic songs as Κωσταντίνος ό μικρός, Konstantinos o Mikros (Little Constantine). This character reflects the theme of the reunification of husband and wife in Albanian folklore, as did Odysseus in ancient Greek mythology.[1][2]

Background

The day after Aga Ymeri was married, he received the following order from the Sultan: "Aga Ymeri of Ulqin, you must depart immediately for war. The enemy has invaded..." Although this was unfortunate news, the warrior had to leave his wife and obey.[3]

See also

Sources

Citations
  1. Elsie 2001a, pp. 200-204.
  2. Elsie 2001b, pp. 4-5.
  3. Elsie 2001a, pp. 200-2004.

Bibliography
  • Elsie, Robert (2001a). Albanian Folktales and Legends (2nd ed.). Dukagjini Publishing House.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Elsie, Robert (2001b). A Dictionary of Albanian Religion, Mythology and Folk Culture. London: Hurst & Company. ISBN 1-85065-570-7.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Elsie, Robert. "Aga Ymeri of Ulqin". Robert Elsie:Albanian Literature. Archived from the original on 28 September 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
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