Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Old McCirce: A Children's Story

Old McCirce


We all know of the famous children's story Old McCirce, its a classic! But did you know that its actually set on the island of Corsica? In case you have forgotten how the tale goes, here is a brief recap.

The tale is a rendition of Circe's Palace from The Odyssey by Homer. Circe is a skilled and humble corn farmer who lives on Corsica.She is a kind old lady who lives the ends of her days trying to make the world a better place. One day she meets 6 evil brothers who scam her of a large amount of corn! Using her wisdom, powers, and help from Otis, the brothers' father, she must teach them the joy of giving, kindness, and humility.

So come on over to Corsica today! And see the setting of the enormously popular children's story, Old McCirce!

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