The Slavic Myths
by Noah Charney, Svetlana Slapšak
A concise exploration of Slavic mythology, covering its nineteenth-century development, powerful gods, heroic figures, supernatural creatures, and magical traditions. Discover Perun, Ilya Muromets, Libuse, the Great Goddess, vampires, werewolves, water beings, and the enchanted animals, plants, and treasures woven through Slavic folklore.
About This Book
This book examines the role of mythology in Slavic culture, including the Slavic Epic’s contribution to the development of nineteenth-century Slavic mythology.
It explores major supernatural figures and traditions, from Perun and the Great Goddess to vampires, werewolves, and water creatures.
Stories of Libuse, Ilya Muromets, and the Waterman highlight themes of women, heroic defense, and otherworldly beings.
The book also considers Slavic magic and the significance of animals, plants, and treasures before concluding with a summary of Slavic mythology.
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