Tatar Myths for Children

How to outsmart Shurale and how to recognize the snake Yuhu? What does Albasty fear and what are the consequences of meeting Péri? What feats did the hero Alpamysh accomplish and where does the dragon Zilant dwell? Which spirits, according... to the Tatars, guard the home and whom should one fear in water, in the forest, or on the road?
The book from the illustrated series "Myths for Children" will tell about the origin of the Tatars, what spirits they believed in, and whom they composed legends about, as well as introduce the most interesting Tatar myths and stories.
Doctor of Philology, specialist in Tatar folklore, lecturer at Kazan Federal University, author of more than 90 scientific articles on issues of literary studies, traditional culture, and Tatar folklore, Leila Davletshina tells engagingly about the amazing views of the Tatar people.
The book contains information about the functions of myths, how the ancient Turks perceived the world around them, what religions they practiced and why some rituals and superstitions have survived to this day.
Immerse yourself in Tatar mythology, just don't forget to appease the water mother!