mythology, slavic

Of all the peoples who fought for supremacy on the vast eastern European plains, the Slavs have proved the most enduring. This book describes how they spread out from homelands beyond the Carpathian Mountains, settling territory south into the Balkans and as far west as the Elbe River. Equally impressive is their spiritual journey, which began with the worship of ancient pagan gods and matured with the dawn of the Christian age. Any reader will be fascinated by these lesser-known myths.

Tells forty-three stories and legends of the Russian people, about ancient gods and heroes, giants, dragons, monsters, witches, wizards, animals and shape-changers, all set against a backdrop of Old Russia. Includes sources, the Cyrillic alphabet, and index.

Covers the myths and legends of the Russian Empire at its greatest extent as well as other Slavic people and countries. Includes historical, geographical, and biographical background information.

Includes tales of ancient gods and heroes, of giants, dragons and monsters, witches and wizards, wonderful animals and mysterious shape-changers.

An illustrated exploration of Slavic mythology and folklore.