The Gods of the Forgotten Ancestors. Mythology of Ancient Rus

The Gods of the Forgotten Ancestors. Mythology of Ancient Rus

Gods played a crucial role in the lives of ancient Slavs. All events of their everyday lives were connected to the will of the gods to some extent. To appease the gods, the Slavs offered them rich gifts.
Famous domestic researchers... of traditions describe in their book various Slavic gods — Sventovit, Veles, Svarog, Yarilo and Horse, Triglav and Troyan; the authors explain the differences between the gods, what made our ancestors obey their will, who communicated the will of the gods to the Slavs, and why it was terrifying to resist it.
The authors critically analyze various mythological narratives about the pantheon of Slavic gods and reconstruct the authentic world of Slavic deities.

Author: Дмитрий Гаврилов, Станислав Ермаков

Printhouse: Eksmo

Series: The World of Ancient Rus

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785042009457

Number of pages: 576

Size: 208x131x31 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 510 g

ID: 1698557

Gods played a crucial role in the lives of ancient Slavs. All events of their everyday lives were connected to the will of the gods to some extent. To appease the gods, the Slavs offered them rich gifts.
Famous domestic researchers of traditions describe in their book various Slavic gods — Sventovit, Veles, Svarog, Yarilo and Horse, Triglav and Troyan; the authors explain the differences between the gods, what made our ancestors obey their will, who communicated the will of the gods to the Slavs, and why it was terrifying to resist it.
The authors critically analyze various mythological narratives about the pantheon of Slavic gods and reconstruct the authentic world of Slavic deities.

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