Chuvash Myths. From Lake Al and the Surkhuri Festival to the God of Evil Shuyttan and the Khan of Wolves

Researcher of Chuvash folklore Alexey Aleksandrov talks about Chuvash views of the world, festive rituals and ceremonies that have existed since the 9th century and have survived to this day.

The book introduces the reader to the mythology of the Chuvash people. You will learn about the three worlds – Upper, Middle, and Otherworld – inhabited by gods, spirits, and mythical beings. The material is based on ethnographic records collected from the 18th to the 21st centuries and reflects the traditional views of the Chuvash about the structure of the world, the elements, rituals, and spiritual tradition.

Who is this book for?
- For those who appreciate history and mythology.
- For those interested in Russian culture and the rituals of the peoples of Russia.
- For those who want to immerse themselves in the past and find parallels with modernity.