Myths of the Russian North, Siberia and the Far East
9.99 €
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Myths of the Russian North, Siberia and the Far East
9.99 €
The Russian North bewitches not only with its protected places, mirror-like lakes, vast expanses and scatterings of berries - succumb to the ancient magic of these lands and embark on an amazing journey through the legends and fairy tales of Siberia and the Far East.
Why are crows black and owls colorful? How to escape from the evil witch Hosyadam - the Ket sister of Baba Yaga? (Spoiler: as in Russian fairy tales, a magic scallop, from which a dense forest grows, will help!) What to do if the marriage with a giantess did not go according to plan, and how simple ingenuity can help to deceive the terrible spirit of disease?
You will find answers to these and other questions on the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations, QR codes, leading to the pages of museums and encyclopedias, will complement the journey to the witchcraft shamanic North.
You will learn why the northern gods created animals before people, why a man needs three souls, what unites the mythologies of Khanty and Mansi, Komi, Evenks, Yakuts and how the mythological ideas of the indigenous inhabitants of the North are reflected in their life and culture.
Fearful, exciting, touching stories will teach not to give up in the most hopeless situations and keep in your heart courage, vitality and love for your native land.
Series of books "Myths of the World. The most fabulous stories of mankind" will introduce you to the fascinating stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and expand your horizons. Witness epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals and legendary heroes.
Why are crows black and owls colorful? How to escape from the evil witch Hosyadam - the Ket sister of Baba Yaga? (Spoiler: as in Russian fairy tales, a magic scallop, from which a dense forest grows, will help!) What to do if the marriage with a giantess did not go according to plan, and how simple ingenuity can help to deceive the terrible spirit of disease?
You will find answers to these and other questions on the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations, QR codes, leading to the pages of museums and encyclopedias, will complement the journey to the witchcraft shamanic North.
You will learn why the northern gods created animals before people, why a man needs three souls, what unites the mythologies of Khanty and Mansi, Komi, Evenks, Yakuts and how the mythological ideas of the indigenous inhabitants of the North are reflected in their life and culture.
Fearful, exciting, touching stories will teach not to give up in the most hopeless situations and keep in your heart courage, vitality and love for your native land.
Series of books "Myths of the World. The most fabulous stories of mankind" will introduce you to the fascinating stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and expand your horizons. Witness epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals and legendary heroes.
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- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Myths of the World. The most fabulous stories of mankind