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The Tsarítsa Harpist
A tsaritsa who plays the harp and solves riddles.
minor
Also known as Tsarítsa, old Tsarítsa
First appearance: The Tsarítsa Harpist
The Tsarítsa Harpist shows up with force in The Foundling Prince. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The mother who grieves the disappearance of her son.
The Tsarítsa Harpist first appears in 0022 the tsar tsa harpist.
In The Foundling Prince: The mother who grieves the disappearance of her son.
Later, in The Tsarítsa Harpist: Disguises herself as a wandering musician to rescue her husband; plays the gúsli to gain favor; reveals her identity at the end.
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- The Foundling Prince
- The Tsarítsa Harpist
- The Tsarévich and Dyád’ka
- The Story of Tsar Angéy and How He Suffered for Pride
- The Sea Tsar and Vasilísa the Wise
- Nikíta the Tanner
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