Mythology of the Balts

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Mythology of the Balts

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The book is a popular exposition of the ancient history and culture of the inhabitants of present-day Lithuania and Latvia. Its purpose is to acquaint the reader with the myths, traditions and customs that determine the mentality and character traits of these ancient peoples. Such acquaintance is necessary for a better understanding of these countries, for the maintenance and development of good neighborly relations with them. The book, devoid of scientific imagery, is written in a free manner, in the genre of an essay, it tells about the gods of the Baltic Olympus, the ancient beliefs and customs of the Balts, which in some places are preserved to this day and even revived in the neo-pagan Romuva movement. The narrative is supplemented by the "Panorama of the Twelve Baltic Months" and the dictionary "Baltic gods and other mythological creatures, holidays and rituals". The book will be useful for numerous tourists traveling to the Baltic States, as well as for all those interested in the history and culture of the Baltic countries.

Barcode: 9785906860088 SKU: 70142873 Category:
Publication language: Russian

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