Worlds of Slavic Mythology: Mysterious Creatures and Ancient Cults
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Worlds of Slavic Mythology: Mysterious Creatures and Ancient Cults
14.99 €
Where does Baba Yaga fly in her mortar? What do mermaids look like? What gifts do they give to brownies? Who celebrates the "Chicken Feast" and why? Liz Gruel-Aper, who has dedicated her life to popularizing Russian culture in the West, presents her fresh perspective on the mythology of the Slavic peoples.
Within the pages of this book, you'll encounter ancient deities, mysterious nature spirits, and otherworldly creatures—from the wise and kind to the cunning and deadly. You'll learn how our ancestors explained the changing seasons, worshiped the forces of nature, and passed down wondrous tales and secret customs from generation to generation.
"The somewhat artificial, bookish, and therefore deadened concept of mythology that reigned until recently in enlightened circles was at odds with the living, evolving, and dynamic picture revealed by Slavic documents and sources. Many rituals and figures from the folk mythology of Western Europe trace their origins to the rituals and mythology of the Slavs. This research allows one to immerse oneself in the beliefs and rituals of the entire European space – and even go beyond it” (Liz Gruel-Aper).
Within the pages of this book, you'll encounter ancient deities, mysterious nature spirits, and otherworldly creatures—from the wise and kind to the cunning and deadly. You'll learn how our ancestors explained the changing seasons, worshiped the forces of nature, and passed down wondrous tales and secret customs from generation to generation.
"The somewhat artificial, bookish, and therefore deadened concept of mythology that reigned until recently in enlightened circles was at odds with the living, evolving, and dynamic picture revealed by Slavic documents and sources. Many rituals and figures from the folk mythology of Western Europe trace their origins to the rituals and mythology of the Slavs. This research allows one to immerse oneself in the beliefs and rituals of the entire European space – and even go beyond it” (Liz Gruel-Aper).
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