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Unveiling the Shadows of Slavic Myth
Dive into a vibrant, full-color exploration of Slavic folklore with this unique compendium. Far beyond the familiar forest spirits and household guardians, this book unearths a vast pantheon of lesser-known entities, from the nocturnal moryany and barn-dwelling ovinniki to the mysterious todortsy. Readers will encounter night-wraiths that haunt the dark, field spirits that both protect and punish, and legendary beings like the mournful ptitsa Sirin.
Drawing from Byzantine, Slavic, and other mythological systems, the text weaves together over a century of fantastical creatures and supernatural beings. The journey includes the mythical island of Buyan and ancient remedies for sorrow. Lavishly illustrated with rare artwork sourced from the 1908 collection Russian Folk Pictures, this volume breathes life into more than a hundred mythical animals and spirits. Designed for a broad audience, it offers a captivating window into a world where every shadow holds a story.
