Don't hope to get rid of books (Umberto Eco)
+371 27000041, +371 27000045
(on working days 9:00-17:00 latvian)
+371 27000041
+371 27000045

(on working days 10:00-17:00)
It's new!

Comparative Mythology of the Eastern Slavs. Demonological Essays

29.99 €
In stock
Comparative Mythology of the Eastern Slavs. Demonological Essays
29.99 €
In basket
L. N. Vinogradova's new book on folk demonology employs a broad comparative analysis of ethnic mythological traditions. It focuses on five characters—the souls of unbaptized children, enrichment spirits, mermaids, the werewolf, and forest spirits—whose beliefs are recorded in various regions of Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. A comparison of numerous regional versions allows us to identify both archaic and more recent elements in the conceptions of each of these demonological figures and reveal deep connections between Slavic and non-Slavic myths. For example, the werewolf reveals features of ancient Balkan beliefs about werewolves, the dead rising from the grave, and a creature devouring the moon.
See also:

You might be interested:

Былины. В 2 томах
Myths, legends, folklore
Epics. In 2 volumes
69.99 €
In basket
Мабиногион. Легенды средневекового Уэльса
Myths, legends, folklore
The Mabinogion: Legends of Medieval Wales
19.99 €
In basket
Предания и мифы средневековой Ирландии
Myths, legends, folklore
Legends and myths of medieval Ireland
19.99 €
In basket
Молот ведьм
Myths, legends, folklore
Hammer of the Witches
Kramer Heinrich, Sprenger Jacob
6.99 €
In basket