Slavic mythology

The traditions, beliefs and rites of the Russian people go their roots in Slavic mythology - in the world of fairy tales, legends and legends rich in metaphors and allegories. This book reveals the veil of time and tells the modern reader about what the pantheon of the ancient Slavic gods was, in what spirits our distant ancestors believed and to whom the generous offerings made, which were celebrated in those days, how the quality of the future crop was determined by natural phenomena, and which ones The harbingers promised a quick misfortune or, conversely, a happy resolution of complex everyday situations. Richly illustrated by colorful Russian painting, the book is also supplemented by ancient songs, epics and legends, carefully preserved and survived to this day. The publication will be interesting to students, as well as everyone who is interested in the historical sources of Slavic culture