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King of the Mountain

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About “King of the Mountain”

King of the Mountain" by David Thompson explores the folklore trope known as the Kyffhäuser type, in which a king lies dormant beneath a mountain, awaiting a destined time to awaken. The motif, also referred to as the king under the mountain or sleeping hero, appears in various legends across different cultures.

Book details

First published
1990
Latest edition
1990 · ISBN 9780843935097
Pages
176

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How many pages is King of the Mountain?

King of the Mountain by David Thompson has 176 pages.