Romanian Myths. From Werewolves and Pharaohs to Muma Pădurii and Dracula

Romanian Myths. From Werewolves and Pharaohs to Muma Pădurii and Dracula

For many centuries, the Romanian people lived at the crossroads of cultures, and in their mutual influence, a whimsical picture of Romanian mythology was formed. Much of it seems familiar, while much is unfamiliar. It has its own dragons —... balaurs, sorcerers — solomonari, and firebirds — măiastre. In it, God and the devil created the earth together. And behind the mask of the famous Count Dracula lies an intertwining of several folkloric motifs, equally distant from the image of the aristocratic bloodsucker.
The writer and translator Natalia Osoianu takes on the task of showing this intricate beauty and originality, opening the door for the reader to an unexplored world.

Author: Наталия Осояну

Printhouse: Mann, Ivanov i Ferber

Series: Myths from A to Z

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2022

ISBN: 9785001958192

Number of pages: 240

Size: 200x136x19 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 390 g

ID: 1280907

For many centuries, the Romanian people lived at the crossroads of cultures, and in their mutual influence, a whimsical picture of Romanian mythology was formed. Much of it seems familiar, while much is unfamiliar. It has its own dragons — balaurs, sorcerers — solomonari, and firebirds — măiastre. In it, God and the devil created the earth together. And behind the mask of the famous Count Dracula lies an intertwining of several folkloric motifs, equally distant from the image of the aristocratic bloodsucker.
The writer and translator Natalia Osoianu takes on the task of showing this intricate beauty and originality, opening the door for the reader to an unexplored world.

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