The Encyclopedia Of Russian Myths And Legends
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Author | : Andrei Vasilyev |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2016-02-15 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781329904880 |
Explore the diverse and mysterious realms of Russian mythology and legend in this collection of articles by author/historian Andre Vasilyev.
Author | : Mike Dixon-Kennedy |
Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 1998-12-08 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Summary: 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
Author | : Mike Dixon-Kennedy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Mythology |
ISBN | : 9780874368710 |
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.
Author | : Mike Dixon-Kennedy |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1998-12-08 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1576074870 |
This volume offers the first comprehensive guide in English to the myth and legend of the Russian Empire and other Slavic countries and peoples. There are few stories more stirring than those of ancient Russia. Russian and other Slavic beliefs weave a rich tapestry in which real-world elements coexist with those from fantasy, such as dragons, monsters, and shape-changing wolves. Though Russia adopted Christianity as the state religion in A.D. 988, paganism remained popular through the end of the 19th century and survives in isolated pockets even today. In Russian myth and legend, Christian themes are interwoven with pagan ideas: dragons fight priests, saints encounter nymphs, and witches enter the kingdom of heaven. Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend includes extensive historical, geographical, and biographical background to deepen the reader's understanding of the myth and legend. Numerous illustrations are included in this fascinating volume, which will be of great interest to students, scholars, and everyone who wishes to explore the cultural heritage of ancient Russia.
Author | : Charles Downing (folklorist.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 215 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Fairy tales |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ida Zeitlin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1926 |
Genre | : Children's literature |
ISBN | : |
Thirteen tales freely retold from the works of Afanasʹev, Pushkin, and Zhukovskiĭ.
Author | : Charles Downing |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Legends |
ISBN | : |
Thirty folk and fairy tales from Russia include "Death and the Soldier, " "Fair Vasilissa and Baba Yaga, " "The Firebird, " and "The Magic Berries."
Author | : Elizabeth Warner |
Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 2002-07-01 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780292791589 |
The coming of Christianity to the state of Kievan Rus' at the end of the tenth century had an enormous impact on the development of Russian civilization. Despite the abandonment of the pagan gods, both Christian and pagan practices and beliefs continued to coexist for centuries, producing a system known as "dual faith." Russian Myths deals with mythic beliefs, notions, and customs—concerning the veneration of earth, water, fire, and air, demons and spirit-beings in the world of nature, the cult of the dead, and witchcraft—many of which have their roots in the pre-Christian past but still survive to the present day. To illuminate the evolution of major themes and motifs and set Russian myths in the context of mythology the world over, Elizabeth Warner draws upon a rich variety of sources, including anecdotal narrative forms and religious legends, epic songs, funeral laments and folk religion, and, of course, the folktales where the sacred gives way to pure imagination in the depiction of mythic themes and characters.
Author | : William Ralston |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 2018-05-05 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781717599315 |
Ralston collected and translated this collection of stories in a concerted attempt to introduce European and North American audiences to the myriad folk stories which had developed in Russia over many centuries. The tales found in this collection are imbued by vivid descriptions, fast moving and culturally rich narratives, and a keen sense of leaving readers with moral lessons. The book categorizes Russian folklore into six principle parts: We begin with myths and legends selected for their good introductory qualities and moral conclusions, as in The Bad Wife and The Three Kopecks. The second part of the book contains stories about manifestations of evil, such as the infamous Baba Yaga. The third contains tales concerning other manifest beings and entities, for instance Sozh, Dnieper and One-Eyed Likho. In the fourth part, we hear tales of magic, witchcraft and warlocks, such as The Headless Princess. The fifth part contains stories concerning ghosts and vampires, for example the Fox Physician and The Two Corpses. Last of all, Ralston narrates traditional legends of Russian folklore, with particular focus upon the saints of the Russian Orthodox church, and the various demons said to have appeared long ago. An accomplished researcher with a strong affinity for the Russian nation, Ralston was sure to select only the best quality Russian folk stories. This collection is unique for maintaining a sound balance the popularly known with obscure yet high quality examples. Whether you are already an expert in Eastern folklore, or desire a superb introduction to the Russian folk stories, this book is sure to satisfy. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Author | : Theresa Bane |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2020-06-08 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1476676887 |
Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.