Russian folk legends

Used folk legends is not only a priceless monument, which reflected all the experiences, aspirations and dreams of the people, it is also our historical memory, embodied in specific images and plots.
The legends presented in this collection are also valuable by the fact that they are lovingly collected by one of the most famous Russian folklorists - A. N. Afanasyev, who devoted their lives to the care of this ancient genre of Russian folk art.
In 40 legends offered to readers, a wide variety of plots is represented: this is the walking of Christ and the apostles to the people with the aim of testing human morality, and variations of the Old Testament legends about Solomon and joking stories about the demons and features that accept the human appearance And trying to captivate people with all kinds of temptations, as well as household legends that find miracles in everyday folk life. In addition, the publication includes the preface by Afanasyev himself to the collection of legends and his memories, full of irony and sparkling humor