008 - The Story of the Grecian King and the Physician Douban

Arabian Nights Entertainments, Volume 01 · Nov 19, 2025 · 8m

In this enchanting collection of tales, the main narrative follows King Shahryar and his new bride, Scheherazade. After discovering his ex-wifes betrayal, the king vows to marry a virgin each night only to execute her the following morning, believing all women to be unfaithful. However, Scheherazade, clever and resourceful, marries him and begins to weave a captivating tapestry of stories each night, leaving them unfinished to prolong her life and intrigue the king. As the nights unfold, readers are treated to a myriad of adventures, some nested within others, featuring beloved tales such as…