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A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe

Author : Ronesa Aveela
Publisher : Bendideia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 194939798X
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe written by Ronesa Aveela and published by Bendideia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seductive. Beautiful. Dangerous! Or are they innocent and looking for love? Discover the allure of Slavic mermaids - Rusalki. If Henry Wadsworth Longfellow had grown up in Eastern Europe, his soul would have longed for the secrets of the rivers, lakes, and marshes, rather than the sea. And the pale, beautiful maidens residing there would have been the ones who sent “a thrilling pulse” through him, instead of the heart of the great ocean. And who are these lovely maidens? … Rusalki, a Slavic version of mermaids. If only the modern-day Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” had been born one of them. She would already have had legs, and not a fish tail, and wouldn’t have had to give up her voice! Well, maybe. It’s more than legs that makes the Rusalki different from what you know about mermaids. · Discover their origins. · Learn how to protect yourself from their enchantments. · Read about terrifying encounters. Through folklore, literature, music, videos, and illustrations, you’ll uncover the secrets of these spirits who have haunted Eastern Europe for centuries. The “Spirits and Creatures” series has been called “brilliant,” “fascinating,” “well researched,” “humorous,” “intriguing,” “engaging,” “lyrically written,” “beautifully organized,” and “informative.” It’s the perfect book for those who want to learn about Eastern European folklore, but don’t want to read a dry, academic book.

A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe

Author : Ronesa Aveela
Publisher : Bendideia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1949397025
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe written by Ronesa Aveela and published by Bendideia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-24 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered if dragons were real? Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, terrified by tales of dragons capturing beautiful girls for their brides. Her grandmother armed her with protective herbs and performed rituals passed down from generation to generation. Dragons, the third book in the series, takes you across Eastern Europe to discover folkloric beliefs, fairy tales, customs, and rituals about the dragons who once lived in the land, and still do within the hearts of many. You’ll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these magnificent creatures. Here are a few topics you can expect to find within the book’s pages: *Learn about how dragons or the idea of dragons developed. Did they ever exist in some form in the past? *Explore the lives of dragons: their purpose, how they live, how to defeat or appease them. *Discover the stories, facts, and fiction behind several popular dragon slayers. Dragons is an enlightening nonfiction cultural study in the Spirits and Creatures series. If you like impeccable research, chilling stories, and clever humor, then you’ll love Ronesa Aveela’s educational folklore series. Explore the pages of Dragons today to discover a world of wonders.

Spirits & Creatures Series Collection

Author : Ronesa Aveela
Publisher : Bendideia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 194939719X
Total Pages : 997 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Spirits & Creatures Series Collection written by Ronesa Aveela and published by Bendideia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 997 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spirits and Creatures series takes an in-depth look at spirits and creatures across Eastern Europe. Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria where many of these entities were part of the tales and beliefs her grandmother told to her. This series will look at the origins of these beings, and popular ways people believed you could appease or defeat them. Illustrations, stories, music, and videos add to the details of these fascinating beings. This collection contains the first three books of the series, plus a book of additional dragon tales: *A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe *A Study of Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe *A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe *Dragon Tales from Eastern Europe Although the books have extensive research, they are meant for a non-academic audience.

Dragon Village Firebird

Author : Ronesa Aveela
Publisher : Bendideia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1949397106
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Dragon Village Firebird written by Ronesa Aveela and published by Bendideia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A desperate plea from a conch begs Theo for help. Can he prevent a catastrophe without losing his own life? It’s been a year since he returned from the mystical land of Dragon Village, and he’s had no word from his dragon father, Zmey. Was the promise to teach Theo about his powers a lie? Has his father abandoned him? Then, Theo discovers that a new menace terrorizes Dragon Village. This time, Theo’s home in the human world is threatened, too. He must learn about his powers on his own and find a way back to defeat his new foe. If Theo fails, the entire world is doomed.

The Wanderer – A Tear and A Smile

Author : Ronesa Aveela
Publisher : Bendideia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1949397971
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book The Wanderer – A Tear and A Smile written by Ronesa Aveela and published by Bendideia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-20 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each person is a constant project: changing and adapting—sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. All our lives we wander to find a better place to live or a better job, to learn new skills, to make a discovery, or to invent something of value. Today, technology has removed boundaries. We can easily physically travel to different places in the world, but we can also “bounce” around the virtual space of the web, where we make acquaintances worldwide. In our travels, we build our homes, make new friends, raise our children, attend weddings, and say goodbye to friends and family, sending them to the world beyond. Even thousands of miles from where we were born and raised, we keep our customs and practice the traditions that we have been nourished with. We share them with friends who have a different cultural heritage, upbringing, and faith; and we in turn accept new ones. We must learn to respect other cultures as much as we support people in our own community. Traditions are a great way to teach children the cultural and religious history of mankind by giving them their own identity and roots. Culture is a temple for the human soul. This is what we carry with us as we wander, what we develop as we adapt to the place we choose to call our home.

Silver Bough

Author : Amy Dyer
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1839522526
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (395 download)

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Download or read book Silver Bough written by Amy Dyer and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Silver Bough is a journey into a forgotten Otherworld of hollow hills, glass mountains and fabled islands. With over twenty myths and folktales arising from the rich traditions of the world, from ancient Egypt and Iceland, to New Zealand, Siberia and the Celtic lands, among the stories are Gwyn and the Lady of the Lake, The Shipwrecked Sailor, Galahad's Quest for the Grail and Apples of Immortality. Each of the five accompanying sections is woven from the threads of each tale. Rich in symbolism, shamanic traditions and esoteric wisdom, The Silver Bough traverses ancient cosmologies, from the kingdom of the dead and the starlit realm, to the domain of the flood and the land of the hidden folk.

A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe

Author : Ronesa Aveela
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999686164
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe written by Ronesa Aveela and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eastern European mythology and folklore contain a rich, colorful blend of Christian and pagan tales, customs, and rituals. Household Spirits, the first in a series of books, will take you on a journey to discover nine fascinating house spirits you may never have heard of.

Light Love Rituals

Author : Ronesa Aveela
Publisher : Bendideia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0999686119
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Light Love Rituals written by Ronesa Aveela and published by Bendideia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-27 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Discover Ancient Bulgarian Myths, Legends, Folklore, and Mythology • Meet Heroes from Greek Mythology with Thracian Origins • Enjoy Diverse, Delicious Modern and Traditional Bulgarian Recipes A book for children and adults from 8 to 108 who would like to take a journey and discover Bulgarian folk tales, legends, and mythology. Whether you want to learn a little about their ancient Thracian origins, or you want to experience rituals practiced throughout the year with a fictitious Bulgarian family, or even if you’re only interested in traditional Bulgarian cuisine, this book has something for everyone. Bulgarian culture is rich in folklore and traditions surviving since the days of the ancient Thracians. As pagan and Christian religions collided, many celebrations merged into one.“Light Love Rituals” will take you on a journey to discover these unique festivals. • Illuminated by the light of the full moon, a woman in a long, white robe holds an icon while she dances in a trance over burning coals. The mystical music of a shepherd’s pipe plays in the background. • Women dressed in colorful outfits dance in a circle, then pass through an enormous wreath made of magical healing herbs. • Wild spring flowers decorate the hair of young girls. Laden with baskets filled with colorful Easter eggs, the youths travel from house to house singing to bring health and prosperity to the village. • Men clothed like wild animals with colorful, scary masks parade around a village. Attached around their waists, giant cow bells resound announcing their arrival. The men jump and yell to scare away evil spirits. "Light Love Rituals," not only describes the rituals, but also makes them interesting and understandable to people of all ages. The book is divided into four seasons, beginning with winter. It includes activities where you can learn how to make martenitsi, survachka, and Easter eggs dyed with natural colors. A short quiz after each season lets you test your knowledge of what you’ve read. To help you engage in the traditions in the book, you’ll meet Maria and her family. They’ll open the doors of their home so you can participate in these celebrations along with them. For an added taste of Bulgaria, try some of the traditional recipes at the end.

The Irresistible Fairy Tale

Author : Jack Zipes
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691159556
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book The Irresistible Fairy Tale written by Jack Zipes and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A provocative new theory about fairy tales from one of the world's leading authorities If there is one genre that has captured the imagination of people in all walks of life throughout the world, it is the fairy tale. Yet we still have great difficulty understanding how it originated, evolved, and spread—or why so many people cannot resist its appeal, no matter how it changes or what form it takes. In this book, renowned fairy-tale expert Jack Zipes presents a provocative new theory about why fairy tales were created and retold—and why they became such an indelible and infinitely adaptable part of cultures around the world. Drawing on cognitive science, evolutionary theory, anthropology, psychology, literary theory, and other fields, Zipes presents a nuanced argument about how fairy tales originated in ancient oral cultures, how they evolved through the rise of literary culture and print, and how, in our own time, they continue to change through their adaptation in an ever-growing variety of media. In making his case, Zipes considers a wide range of fascinating examples, including fairy tales told, collected, and written by women in the nineteenth century; Catherine Breillat's film adaptation of Perrault's "Bluebeard"; and contemporary fairy-tale drawings, paintings, sculptures, and photographs that critique canonical print versions. While we may never be able to fully explain fairy tales, The Irresistible Fairy Tale provides a powerful theory of how and why they evolved—and why we still use them to make meaning of our lives.

The Dancing Goddesses: Folklore, Archaeology, and the Origins of European Dance

Author : Elizabeth Wayland Barber
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393089215
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Dancing Goddesses: Folklore, Archaeology, and the Origins of European Dance written by Elizabeth Wayland Barber and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating exploration of an ancient system of beliefs and its links to the evolution of dance. From southern Greece to northern Russia, people have long believed in female spirits, bringers of fertility, who spend their nights and days dancing in the fields and forests. So appealing were these spirit-maidens that they also took up residence in nineteenth-century Romantic literature. Archaeologist and linguist by profession, folk dancer by avocation, Elizabeth Wayland Barber has sleuthed through ethnographic lore and archaeological reports of east and southeast Europe, translating enchanting folktales about these “dancing goddesses” as well as eyewitness accounts of traditional rituals—texts that offer new perspectives on dance in agrarian society. She then traces these goddesses and their dances back through the Romans and Greeks to the first farmers of Europe. Along the way, she locates the origins of many customs, including coloring Easter eggs and throwing rice at the bride. The result is a detective story like no other and a joyful reminder of the human need to dance.

Slavic Folklore

Author : Natalie Kononenko
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Slavic Folklore written by Natalie Kononenko and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2007-09-30 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slavic folklore has great cultural significance and international influence. Written for students and general readers, this book offers a brief but thorough introduction to Slavic folklore. Included are explanations of the different types of Slavic folklore, the role of Slavic folklore in literature and popular culture, and the state of criticism and scholarship on this field of interest. The volume provides numerous examples and cites print and electronic sources for further reading. The people of Eastern Europe have a long and rich cultural history. Central to that history are the folktales, traditions, and customs of the region. Some elements of Slavic folklore, such as vampire legends and Easter eggs, are well known, while others are more obscure. And when the Slavs came to America, they brought much of their folklore to the new world, where it continues to flourish today. This book is a short but thorough introduction to Slavic folklore. Written expressly for students and general readers, it systematically overviews Slavic folklore. It discusses the many different types of folklore and summarizes scholarship and research on the subject. It provides a wide range of texts and examples from the Slavic folk tradition and explores the role of Slavic folklore in literature and popular culture. The volume cites numerous print and electronic sources and closes with a glossary and selected, general bibliography. Literature students will enjoy learning about Slavic tales and customs, while students in social studies classes will learn more about the culture of Eastern Europe.

Men and Gods

Author : Rex Warner
Publisher : New York Review of Books
ISBN 13 : 9781590172636
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (726 download)

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Download or read book Men and Gods written by Rex Warner and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2008-01-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This outstanding collection brings together the novelist and scholar Rex Warner’s knack for spellbinding storytelling with Edward Gorey’s inimitable talent as an illustrator in a memorable modern recounting of the most beloved myths of ancient Greece. Writing in a relaxed and winning colloquial style, Warner vividly recreates the classic stories of Jason and the Argonauts and Theseus and the Minotaur, among many others, while Gorey’s quirky pen-and-ink sketches offer a visual interpretation of these great myths in the understated but brilliantly suggestive style that has gained him admirers throughout the world. These tales cover the range of Greek mythology, including the creation story of Deucalion and Pyrrha, the heroic adventures of Perseus, the fall of Icarus, Cupid and Psyche’s tale of love, and the tragic history of Oedipus and Thebes. Men and Gods is an essential and delightful book with which to discover some of the key stories of world literature.

Foreign Social Science Bibliographies

Author : United States. Bureau of the Census
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 944 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foreign Social Science Bibliographies written by United States. Bureau of the Census and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Varia on the Indo-European Past

Author : Marija Gimbutas
Publisher : Study of Man
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Varia on the Indo-European Past written by Marija Gimbutas and published by Study of Man. This book was released on 1997 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miriam Robbins Dexter: IntroductionE.J.W. Barber: On the Origins of the vily/rusalkiFrank Battaglia: Goddess Religion in the Early British IslesKees W. Bolle: The Great GoddessAngela Della Volpe: The Great Goddess, the Sirens and ParthenopeMiriam Robbins Dexter: The Frightful Goddess - Birds, Snakes and WitchesMichael Herity: Irish and Scandinavian Neolithic Pottery Vessels?Some ComparisonsMartin E. Huld: The Childhood of Heroes - An Essay in Indo-European Puberty RitesKarlene Jones Bley: Defining Indo-European BurialW. P. Lehmann: Frozen Residues and Relative DatingWolfgang Meid: Der mythologische Hintergrund der irischen SagaEdgar C. Polome: Animals in IE Cult and Religion.

Maiden, Mother, Crone

Author : Deanna J. Conway
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 9780875421711
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (217 download)

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Download or read book Maiden, Mother, Crone written by Deanna J. Conway and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 1995-06 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MAIDEN, MOTHER, CRONE presents the Trinity as ancient symbols of the Goddess, predating Christianity by thousands of years. The book explores longstanding myths and symbols, illuminating ancient, universal human challenges that still exist today. Together with in-depth explanations of goddess archetypes and their relevance to 20th century living, this book will lead you to a state of conscious awareness that can change your life.

The Fantastic Other

Author : Brett Cooke
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004455019
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book The Fantastic Other written by Brett Cooke and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-06-08 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fantastic Other is a carefully assembled collection of essays on the increasingly significant question of alterity in modern fantasy, the ways in which the understanding and construction of the Other shapes both our art and our imagination. The collection takes a unique perspective, seeing alterity not merely as a social issue but as a biological one. Our fifteen essays cover the problems posed by the Other, which, after all, go well beyond the bounds of any single critical perspective. With this in mind, we have selected studies to show how insights from deconstruction, Marxism, feminism, and Freudian, Jungian and evolutionary psychology help us understand an issue so central to the act of reading.

Celtic Tales

Author : Kate Forrester
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452152845
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Celtic Tales written by Kate Forrester and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's an absorbing introduction to the lore of Albion, but readers will also enjoy teasing out similarities between these tales and more familiar ones." — Publishers Weekly Perilous quests, true love, and animals that talk: The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. • This Celtic mythology book features 16 stores that were translated and transcribed by folklorists in the late 19th and 20th centuries that focus on themes such as Tricksters, The Sea, Quests, and Romance and mythological creatures. • These timeless tales brim with wit and magic, and each one is brought to life with elegant silhouette art in this special illustrated edition • Celtic Tales is an extraordinary collection that conjures forgotten realms and rare magical creatures in vivid prose Discover the impactful and stunning illustrations by Kate Forrester in this special edition that is sure to impress any true fan of cultural and mythological literature. Discover delightfully entertaining tales such as Master and Man, The Soul Cages, The Red-Etin, and The Witch of Lok Island. Celtic Tales makes an impressive gift for any fan of greek mythology, roman mythology, Chinese mythology, and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe.